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Favor-O’Meter
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Remember that yes and no are short words that require long thoughts when evaluating favours.
Besides being born a nice guy, how do you say noooooooooo to the constant flow of requests that are only flowing in your direction? My yes to favour is similar to my clothes. Am I comfortable in it, and does it fit me? Comfortable and fit are necessary to establish boundaries.
Some in particular family situations practice "to get along, i do go along favours." But, again, a coach can be a good thinking partner in such situations.
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