by AnnSheybani | Apr 22, 2013 | people pleasing, Saying no
People often ask me how I choose my post topics each week. Most of the time I’ll be going about my business and something someone says or does will make me think, WTF? This week I’ve been bumping into an inordinate amount of people who can’t say...
by AnnSheybani | Feb 4, 2013 | Boundaries, Cultural Issues, exotic cultures, expectations, Iran, misinterpretation, people pleasing, Saying no
We make commitments to others in order to appear nice, and then we kick ourselves when they are inconsiderate enough to take us at our word. When I lived in Iran I often found myself irritated by tarof, traditional Iranian etiquette. Stopping by someone’s home...
by AnnSheybani | Oct 9, 2012 | Boundaries, identity, Jennifer White, Make More, Saying no
I’m going to tell you something you probably already know. Just bear with me, if you will. Learning to say no is vital to your mental health as well as to your success. Of course, if you’re a people pleaser, like somebody I know (me, me, me!), saying no isn’t exactly...
by AnnSheybani | Oct 3, 2012 | Boundaries, identity, Saying no, The Honey Badger
Now, I’m about as spiritual as an Egg McMuffin sandwich. But, I’m going to dip my toe in the water here anyway. Today, I’m going to assign you a new totem animal. Yes I am. The next time somebody calls you up and asks you to bake 12 batches of...
