1) Are you a Yes-person? "Yes-people" identify strongly with always being there for everyone else. Our default answer is Yes, even if inside we are screaming "Nooooooo!". There are all kinds of reasons for this. #selfcare #mentalhealth (see thread) 2) Maybe throughout your life you have been praised and rewarded for ignoring your own needs and putting everyone else first. Maybe you're afraid of what will happen if you start saying no. You don't like feeling guilty, or fear people getting angry or not liking you as much.