People Who Can’t Say ‘No’ Even When They’re Exhausted… (Your Brain Is Wired This Way)

Описание: Do you say “yes” when every part of you is screaming “no”? Do you cancel your own needs to accommodate others—only to end up exhausted, resentful, and invisible? If you’ve ever agreed to something you didn’t want just to avoid discomfort, this video is for you.

You’re not weak. You’re not “too nice.” And you’re not failing at boundaries. What you’re experiencing is a deeply wired survival response—your brain learned long ago that saying “no” meant risking connection, safety, or even love. In this video, we explore:

Why your nervous system equates “yes” with safety
The hidden roots of your inability to say “no” (often from childhood or caregiving roles)
How chronic self-sacrifice leads to burnout and quiet resentment
Why “people-pleasing” is actually a form of self-protection
And a gentle, science-backed path to reclaiming your “no”—without guilt
This isn’t about becoming selfish. It’s about returning to yourself—your energy, your voice, your worth—without having to collapse first.

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⏱️ Timestamps
0:00 – When “yes” feels like the only safe answer
1:25 – “People who can’t say no” — who are they?
2:50 – Your brain isn’t broken—it’s wired for connection
4:15 – The childhood roots of your “yes” (it’s not your fault)
5:40 – How saying “no” became a threat to your safety
7:00 – The hidden cost: exhaustion, resentment, and invisibility
8:25 – Why “no” isn’t selfish—it’s self-preservation
9:50 – A 3-step practice to say “no” without guilt
11:10 – You don’t need to earn rest—you were born worthy of it

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