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How can I learn to say no to requests?

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How can I learn to say no to requests?

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We often have a hard time saying no to requests, because we are afraid of the consequences. Psychotherapist Tiffanie Davis Henry, PhD, shares some strategies for saying no, and explains why it's ok and important to sometimes say no.

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