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The Power of Saying No
Today in 5 minutes or less, you'll learn:
đź“Ś How I healed from co-dependency
đź“Ś Why you should always put yourself first
đź“Ś How to book a POWER HOUR with me
Hi Fam,
Thanks for joining me for another Sunday-Funday morning tea.
Today I’ll be sharing with you a personal story about my not-so-distant past and how learning to say NO helped me turn my life around.
The Spill,
I grew up with deep admiration for my grandfather, an Italian immigrant who went from rags to doing well for himself at the expense of his hard work.
From a young age, I saw him as the backbone of my family and the many other people he helped.
He was (and still is) my hero.
Me and my Nonno
Naturally, that’s who I wanted to be growing up—a selfless and successful man who would always be there to support the people I love.
But in my desire to be more like my grandfather and fulfill my “role” and “responsibility,” I fell down the wrong path and into the trap of being a people pleaser.
Yikes!
I was working extra hard to please my employer and my friends and even ended up in an unhealthy and co-dependent relationship.
I was utterly unhappy, unfulfilled, overweight, and empty on the inside.
What I believed would bring me fulfillment and meaning ended up bringing me