How to Stop People From Taking Advantage of You

It does NOT feel good to be advantage of, manipulated or coerced or controlled by guilt. And many of you are letting it happen because you don't know why it's happening or how to make it stop.
In today's episode of Good for Me TV, I tell you about why people are taking advantage of you, and what you can do to get them to stop taking advantage of you.
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  • @Rob9mm
    @Rob9mm5 жыл бұрын

    Spot on. Isn't it interesting that if we don't set boundaries (IOW, we're too nice) we end up angry and not nice?

  • @juliakristinamah

    @juliakristinamah

    5 жыл бұрын

    Right? Ironic isn't it?

  • @LoveLaughLin

    @LoveLaughLin

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes and always having to hold yourself back! It's so tiring. No more!

  • @sweetiesvintage

    @sweetiesvintage

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@juliakristinamah has been

  • @sweetiesvintage

    @sweetiesvintage

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@juliakristinamah has been

  • @seemaseedath2436

    @seemaseedath2436

    3 жыл бұрын

    And I always they for everyone but when it comes too mee

  • @dollybird6796
    @dollybird67965 жыл бұрын

    I discovered most of my friends were only around because I was a yes person. They all disappeared when I set boundaries. It's made me very wary of having friends now. It's easier not to. It hits your self esteem hard when people are only around for what you can do for them rather than for who you are

  • @juliakristinamah

    @juliakristinamah

    5 жыл бұрын

    Dolly, not everyone is like that. After you've had some time to heal, if you can, do try and get out there and make new friends. Sending you love!

  • @millieparham3014

    @millieparham3014

    5 жыл бұрын

    What I've experienced is when my Boundaries are Clear They Disappear.

  • @Lukesamazing

    @Lukesamazing

    5 жыл бұрын

    Dolly bird thats a test to who your true friends really is

  • @gingerdare4747

    @gingerdare4747

    5 жыл бұрын

    That's the truth! I know Exactly what you are talking about. I don't have many people I allow in my small circle. Besides family and very few friends. As my experience, I am only for others convenience. Now, I went from having only 2 friends to None. It's been that way for about 3 years now. And I'm Perfectly Fine with That. One was a childhood friend. The other was a friend of 10 years. They both, at separate times got angry or offended by what I did or said. My childhood friend got so upset that I was getting married, come to find out she had been chasing after him, and she told me that if I married him , no she wouldn't be my maid of honor and our friendship would be over. She Walked away. And I Let Her Walk away. As she did, I Turned My Back and I still Haven't Turned back Around for her. And the other friend, she just got angry over what I don't know and I have not spoken to her since. Now, my family.... They take advantage of me so bad, which is my only child and son, 34 years old. I have to support him Completely. I wish I could walk away but I can't. And setting boundary's??? Ha! I have many times but it's never done any good. He says he will continue to do as he does. And he does. I'm just tired. And mentally scarred. I don't want my life anymore.

  • @LoveLaughLin

    @LoveLaughLin

    4 жыл бұрын

    There are still good people out there! The people who took advantage of you being a yes person weren't worth your time anyway so you just filtered the bullshit out of your life👍🏼

  • @unleashingpotential-psycho9433
    @unleashingpotential-psycho94335 жыл бұрын

    Learning to say no os one of the best ways to prevent people from taking advantage of you.

  • @kilipaki87oritahiti

    @kilipaki87oritahiti

    5 жыл бұрын

    UNLEASHING POTENTIAL - PSYCHOLOGY VIDEOS ...and set boundaries which is why people keep disrespecting or taking advantage.

  • @juliakristinamah

    @juliakristinamah

    5 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely!

  • @juliakristinamah

    @juliakristinamah

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@kilipaki87oritahiti Yes!

  • @BrentonGandyE

    @BrentonGandyE

    5 жыл бұрын

    When you say no they get mad

  • @jeccym8715

    @jeccym8715

    3 жыл бұрын

    And they will still expect you to explain why you said no

  • @naydra4210
    @naydra42104 жыл бұрын

    I never set boundaries with my best friend because I was afraid of losing her. Funnily enough, when it became too much and I set boundaries, she got pissed. Lol it was for the best and I’m much happier for it but damn, really goes to show I should have listened to myself years ago.

  • @sherikwasnik5290

    @sherikwasnik5290

    Жыл бұрын

    This happened to me with an ex best friend. She stated that she could treat me however she wanted bc I let her. That is where I drew the line. I set boundaries and defended my actions, and I never heard from her again. It has been over 15 years since I saw her. I am doing much better without her. I am more successful, I am happier and I don’t miss her at all.

  • @adiroots
    @adiroots4 жыл бұрын

    Recently realized that saying no causes me so much anxiety. I was always available to everyone. Found myself in one sided relationships and friendships. I have betrayed myself on so many levels and it's all caught up with me now that I feel taken advantage of, depleted and resentful. Finally becoming aware and accepting that deep down because of my childhood I am afraid of abandonment and rejection. This is all compounded by the fact that I am an empath and highly sensitive person. Now to the hard part, working on healthy boundaries that I have never have.

  • @Ddeath.Eaterr

    @Ddeath.Eaterr

    2 жыл бұрын

    Omg I feel this so much

  • @winsong3

    @winsong3

    Жыл бұрын

    How have your last 2 years been since this comment? 🌷

  • @cyberbid

    @cyberbid

    4 ай бұрын

    You sound very similar to myself in many ways. I realised a few years ago I was a people pleaser and wasn’t even aware of it. Got rid of some useless people from my life now, but relatives feel I am closing everyone off, but that is not the case. I am tired of being used to someone else’s advantage and it being normalised covertly. I have this problem right now with my colleague at work and it’s a little tricky to address without blowing the lid straight off to address it. It’s being actively worked on and will be executed soon. My wife is my rock and my best friend, most of the others are either fake or need something from me you know. It’s tough when you come to these realisations and you have to accept them. Good luck and I hope it works out for you 👍🏻

  • @crs_stl

    @crs_stl

    2 ай бұрын

    Relatable

  • @laurafinger
    @laurafinger5 жыл бұрын

    When I finally sat down and honestly examined why I wasn't setting up a boundary with people who were treating me with no regard for my boundaries I realized the excuse I was using for not settling that boundary was that "They're acting badly enough when they're getting what the want, so they'll act even worse when I DO set that boundary." Finally they just kept pushing me so far that I HAD to set down that boundary. Turns out I was right, they did act even worse when the boundary went down and they didn't get what they wanted. The beautiful thing was that I really didn't care at that point how badly they started acting. I set that sucker down and stopped worrying about their behavior.

  • @juliakristinamah

    @juliakristinamah

    5 жыл бұрын

    GOOD for you Laura - this is HUGE!

  • @andrewthomas695

    @andrewthomas695

    5 жыл бұрын

    I recently just did the same. Good to read your comment. 🙂

  • @jamiecee4960

    @jamiecee4960

    3 жыл бұрын

    Need to do the Same.

  • @winsong3

    @winsong3

    Жыл бұрын

    Did any of them stay friends with you?

  • @jazr7997
    @jazr79973 жыл бұрын

    I ended 3 friendships because they were extremely manipulative friends and just not good genuine ppl and it feels amazing.

  • @msdee2you148
    @msdee2you1485 жыл бұрын

    This is good.i have said all the above.but now I set boundaries because people will do whatever you allow..even children

  • @juliakristinamah

    @juliakristinamah

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yup! It's not their job to set our boundaries for us.

  • @rendezvouswithben9187
    @rendezvouswithben91875 жыл бұрын

    One of the common traits of highly successful people - they say NO to almost anything, and YES to only the things they really like and love and can benefit from (I know this is kinda out of the topic here but, ahmmm I’m just sayin)

  • @juliakristinamah

    @juliakristinamah

    5 жыл бұрын

    Not off topic AT ALL! Highly successful people have fierce boundaries and don't apologize for them. My business really started to take off when I started saying no more.

  • @rendezvouswithben9187

    @rendezvouswithben9187

    5 жыл бұрын

    Julia Kristina Counselling ❤️

  • @rendezvouswithben9187

    @rendezvouswithben9187

    5 жыл бұрын

    Julia Kristina Counselling thanks Julia. Looking forward to your next video. Take good care as well.

  • @barryoneill1703

    @barryoneill1703

    5 жыл бұрын

    Benmc good point, its part of the topic

  • @barryoneill1703

    @barryoneill1703

    5 жыл бұрын

    Julia Kristina Counselling I said yes too much, I got taken advantage of and just about lost everything, I lost my Buissness My rage is killing me

  • @terriwhalen3618
    @terriwhalen3618 Жыл бұрын

    I had to learn it wasn't other people's job to set our boundaries for us. Its our responsibility.

  • @ajlamalmahdi7ajiamal167
    @ajlamalmahdi7ajiamal1674 жыл бұрын

    I lost lots of opportunists when I said NO. It was hard at the beginning, because I lost who I believed to be FRIENDS, but then I was relieved. It is a big relief really to remove these people from your life.

  • @ibranur94

    @ibranur94

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @sassysandie2865
    @sassysandie28655 жыл бұрын

    When I started saying no I had some tell me that I had changed. I replied that I hope I was changing! We do treat people how to treat us. When we keep doing the same old thing it serves a purpose like you said. We get something from it. Took me years to get that but now I do. Of course certain family members label me “over sensitive” because I now speak up when something bothers me. I also found that I lost some so called friends along the way....that’s ok because some were users. I value my mental health because it definitely affects physical health. They go hand in hand. Thanks again for another great video!

  • @sksbc3895

    @sksbc3895

    5 жыл бұрын

    Same with me. I had some say I had changed and some went as far as to say I'd become 'kind of a bitch' because I had stopped saying yes to everything. I'd get "what's happening with you, you're not your old self these days" but really what they meant was my behaviour had become inconvenient for them because I was their 'go to' for everything. They could plan a holiday and know that I'd be the one to watch their pets or kids, so I wouldn't even get advance notice. I was ridiculous....I allowed it. My family, who are used to my so-called 'difficult' HSP behaviour, are back to calling me a pain in the neck...different....nonconforming...not willing to follow the group quietly and happily etc. They're not used to me putting myself first I guess....and no one is to blame for that except me. Now, like you, I value the well being of my mental and physical health more than just pleasing others. Best of health to you!

  • @juliakristinamah

    @juliakristinamah

    5 жыл бұрын

    I love this so much - especially the part when you said "I hope I'm changing!" So good for you SandramA Heynemana

  • @sassysandie2865

    @sassysandie2865

    5 жыл бұрын

    Julia Kristina Counselling thank you! 😀

  • @deena3003

    @deena3003

    5 жыл бұрын

    That's so true. When you set boundaries they say you've changed in a way that they hate that you've changed. Especially family members tend to say that when they know they can't take advantage of you anymore. Change is always good.

  • @sassysandie2865

    @sassysandie2865

    5 жыл бұрын

    sks bc I totally relate. I hate the “group think” now you know

  • @sarahkittelson622
    @sarahkittelson6225 жыл бұрын

    I'm sad to say that I lost 3 close people in my life last year, when I had to set boundaries. All pretty serious issues that I did my best to handle well , but nonetheless, my choices were not what they wanted. I still don't regret my choices. but's been hard. Maybe they were used to me being a rug to be walked on. and they assumed that I'd let them take my property, my income and my time and energy. Not anymore. I was as gracious as I could be though, while saying no. I'm still dealing with the disappointment.

  • @juliakristinamah

    @juliakristinamah

    5 жыл бұрын

    It is REALLY hurtful when we discover people only love us for our yes. Sending you strength and love Sarah.

  • @sarahkittelson622

    @sarahkittelson622

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Your video's are super good and helpful....I appreciate you!

  • @donisa808
    @donisa8085 жыл бұрын

    This really hit home. Thank you. Healing starts now.

  • @juliakristinamah

    @juliakristinamah

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes!! So glad it connected donisa.

  • @donisa808

    @donisa808

    5 жыл бұрын

    You are great and your energy is wonderful! Thank you for your encouragement❤️

  • @SirIkeMedia
    @SirIkeMedia4 жыл бұрын

    I cried while watching this. I'm so tired of being used by family. I'm tired of being nice. Time for me to be a selfish jerk.

  • @judyleblanc6908

    @judyleblanc6908

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too, I just want to run away from home.

  • @hgzmatt

    @hgzmatt

    3 жыл бұрын

    Why only extremes? You can be kind and look after yourself. Sometimes you have to show them that they need to respect your boundaries.. I've got family that try and walk all over me if I let them.

  • @glenwicks4976

    @glenwicks4976

    3 жыл бұрын

    I disliked your comment because of the selfish jerk part. If you truly believe that is the only option here is to become a self-centered, immoral asshole who doesn't care about anyone else, then you strike me as not a very hopeful individual.

  • @glenwicks4976

    @glenwicks4976

    3 жыл бұрын

    Listen to me. I don't give a fuck that you're being used by your family. That's THEM, not YOU. You don't have to be selfish jerk in order to follow your own principles and actions, and you certainly don't have to follow your family's no matter how asinine they can be. If the rest of your family is as dysfunctional as you made it sound, you are the one who will have to make an effort to fix the dysfunction and influence your family members to do better. That's not being selfish, that's being assertive.

  • @glenwicks4976

    @glenwicks4976

    3 жыл бұрын

    Now if you post a comment stating that you will not become a selfish jerk, but instead you will see what you can do to fix the issue(s) regarding your family since your family won't do it, I will like your comment. This will tell me that you have a strong spirit and that you are brave enough to confront problems when they arise.

  • @johnlangley7810
    @johnlangley78105 жыл бұрын

    My family has always made me feel rejected when I was a kid so yes. I do feel that way often.

  • @CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom
    @CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom5 жыл бұрын

    I have a friend that calls quite often and is in , " Crisis Mode". It can be very draining. I have just learned to turn the phone off and take time for myself. All your videos are wonderful. My 20 year old daughter enjoys them as well.

  • @juliakristinamah

    @juliakristinamah

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes! We don't have to be available to everyone all the time. We're not 7 Eleven!

  • @Christine-wi1dl

    @Christine-wi1dl

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@juliakristinamah Love It hahaha....we have P.O. Box mailing addresses where I live and my P.O. Box # actually is 711 but that doesn't mean that I am a 711

  • @sarahtv8014
    @sarahtv80145 жыл бұрын

    YES I FEEL LILE PEOPLE WILL REJECT ME IF I SAY NO

  • @abeerrahman7330

    @abeerrahman7330

    4 жыл бұрын

    They are gonna reject u anyway :)

  • @LindaLouise625

    @LindaLouise625

    4 жыл бұрын

    some will .. I know .. But > I also Now Know who deserves my yes .. not anyone who rejects me when I say no .. that's for sure.

  • @meh1542

    @meh1542

    3 жыл бұрын

    I wouldn’t

  • @monicarwells2

    @monicarwells2

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@abeerrahman7330 right eventually they will reject

  • @jasonkhan854
    @jasonkhan8543 жыл бұрын

    This is all the more reason why I am becoming an introvert because people are always wanting to take advantage of me! This way I don't have to deal with anybody that is wanting to take advantage of me!

  • @dani323

    @dani323

    2 жыл бұрын

    Even turtles 🐢 inside their shells 🐚 get taken advantage of. It is the DECISIONS you make that make the difference. Hope this helps.

  • @jasonkhan854

    @jasonkhan854

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@dani323 I don't believe a word of what you are saying! No one has control over someone else's decisions on how they may treat a person. The only thing that you can control is to physically remove yourself from the person who is mistreating you! Most people are not loving or kind, but hostile and aggressive. Therefore, the most logical thing to do is remove yourself from people. Becoming an introvert is not a bad thing! It protects you from people's harm and abusive behavior. The analogy of the turtle being taken advantage of is a very poor one! Human beings are NOT turtles! We are far more complex than they are! Most predators refrain from hunting turtles for food because of their natural protection against predators! They are so difficult to eat, predators typically will leave turtles alone! The best protection against predatorial people is to remove and detach yourself from people period! People have a fallen nature, so becoming an introvert and avoiding people is the BEST solution to protecting yourself from abusive relationships!

  • @FloridaNative84
    @FloridaNative843 жыл бұрын

    An elderly lady in my apartment complex is starting to try and get me to take her everywhere. Just met her a few days ago and already it's starting up..

  • @elizabethgiliberto8932
    @elizabethgiliberto89324 жыл бұрын

    I've definitely been taken advantage of. Especially at jobs. I'm seen sort of as the do-gooder, 'the one that actually works' , 'the yes person' basically...and I find myself doing practically all of the work while my coworkers just sit and gossip or look at their phones..The funny part is if *I* was sitting and doing nothing/going on my phone I would get in trouble...but if my coworkers do it...so what??! Unfair treatment at work is the toughest. I don't want my bosses to think that I can't do it, but it would be nice to get some help once in a while. Maybe it pays to be a slacker sometimes....Being too hard a worker, you get punished for it, for some reason. Weird. :/:/:/

  • @MeowfaceMusic
    @MeowfaceMusic3 жыл бұрын

    "I appreciate you thinking of me, but unfortunately I'm not available." "I appreciate you thinking of me, but unfortunately I'm unable right now to give the time and effort this deserves."

  • @dramendiana373
    @dramendiana3735 жыл бұрын

    The most challenging thing is when you have people in your life that actually get upset when you set boundaries and their love depends on the "yes," not as a perception or a fear the head, as a well known and express fact. Specially when is someone so close that you can't just take them out of your life and talking doesn't change anything because they don't have any problem being that way, in fact, they think they have that right over you just because they decided so. 😕 Not complaining, I already learned how say no, but is more challenging indeed, because you have to accept they are going to be upset and angry, but that's their decision and you have to go on with your life.

  • @sksbc3895

    @sksbc3895

    5 жыл бұрын

    I agree, I especially find this with family members because it's not just a matter of walking away from them later. It can be quite stressful when family is upset with you....I know, I'm there right now, but I'm standing my ground. Hopefully, if we stand our ground long enough, these people will learn to respect us more?

  • @dramendiana373

    @dramendiana373

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@sksbc3895 Exactly, totally feel you! Really hope that works, with the help of resilience and patience... a lot of patience... ☺ 🙏

  • @juliakristinamah

    @juliakristinamah

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@sksbc3895 yes, they are protesting because you are changing the dynamic on them. Give them time, and stand your ground - they will likely eventually come around.

  • @Christine-wi1dl

    @Christine-wi1dl

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@juliakristinamah Mine didn't. My "family" became more aggressive, and I've experienced the same thing at work, and with Neighbors also becoming more aggressive with me because I've said no, or said that I couldn't do something. How dare I say "No" to anything, and how dare I stand up for myself. I've been completely alone for 12 years now, and unemployed for the last 5.5 years because of health issues due to being bullied and having PTSD. It's really, really sad that people can't behave decently and in a civil manner towards others.

  • @BDunn-sr5fg

    @BDunn-sr5fg

    5 жыл бұрын

    ...I agree when we push back and disagree or just answer with NO especially Family will run you down and no longer responds in favorable ways...if Your not THE HELP or YES PERSON! But I’m looking forward to the outcome in seeing every sibling and their extended family members strive towards DOING FOR THEMSELVES and Trusting their futures to Our creator and their Own decisions.

  • @Maria-db1lq
    @Maria-db1lq3 жыл бұрын

    So many of the boundary issues originate from poor parenting. The messages about our value as human beings that our family communicates to us when we are the most defenseless and vulnerable.

  • @shruthibaskar1647

    @shruthibaskar1647

    3 жыл бұрын

    100% true

  • @caseyd3664
    @caseyd36649 ай бұрын

    Tbh I’ve never had a positive experience when setting boundaries. The last time I tried, the person decided to attack not only me but my business, friends, and family.

  • @lesliengo8347
    @lesliengo83472 жыл бұрын

    I struggle with saying no because I fear people will think I am a lazy, incapable, and inconsiderate, which would make them upset and not like me. I am learning to accept how they feel about my nos because it is not my job to make other people happy, and to learn to prioritize my health and well being. Thanks Julia!

  • @MochaHibiscus

    @MochaHibiscus

    10 ай бұрын

    thanks for this comment. i was always accused of being lazy and ungrateful so that may be why i became a yes person

  • @nadiahabib025
    @nadiahabib0253 жыл бұрын

    I am a people pleaser and I agree with you completely about having the fear of being rejected.

  • @SPCBROWN
    @SPCBROWN4 жыл бұрын

    I feel personally called here during the entire video. I'm going figure out how to say no today. Seriously hate being taken advantage of. Thank you for the enlightening video.

  • @eddy2561
    @eddy25614 жыл бұрын

    When setting my boundaries for others I've found the "F" word really helps......just saying!

  • @jasminethornton3078

    @jasminethornton3078

    4 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @sksbc3895
    @sksbc38955 жыл бұрын

    Yes, absolutely I have/had a problem with saying no if someone wants something from me, for fear that they won't like me or will feel I'm self-centred. Being an HSP myself, this can be really tough for me. I'm on it though, working hard to set boundaries that I didn't have in the earlier half of my life. My Mom was the same, rarely saying no to anyone. It's true though, some people will and do reject you, but to be honest, looking back I can see that they weren't true friends in the first place but rather opportunists and manipulators. This still saddens me but I think I'm handling it a little better these days. Your videos have been very helpful to me this way...thanks! :) You've reminded me of the old days when girlfriends would call to complain about their relationships and keep me on the phone for hours listening to their problems....to which I would give my best advice... only to have them call back and rehash over and over again... but I didn't have it in me back then to say "I don't have time right now". They would call because they knew I was the one who would take a chunk out of her day to just listen to their drama and complaints. I was the "Yes Girl" that they could depend on. Guess what? Now that I know how to set boundaries, most of those friends have moved on! Which is ok.. who wants to absorb all that drama into their lives anyway? Not me! :)

  • @juliakristinamah

    @juliakristinamah

    5 жыл бұрын

    So good for you! Healthy boundaries are everything.

  • @nicklio7447

    @nicklio7447

    5 жыл бұрын

    I found myself in the same place 😔. Working on my way out.

  • @thankyoujesus2836

    @thankyoujesus2836

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nick Lio i hear you! How are you today?

  • @jw0078

    @jw0078

    4 жыл бұрын

    😊

  • @adnanabdulwahed2615

    @adnanabdulwahed2615

    Жыл бұрын

    Exactly went thru the same thing just today

  • @jamiecee4960
    @jamiecee49603 жыл бұрын

    I been scared that people wouldn't like me if I say no. But its time to be selfish. Being Selfish isn't being Weak. I am aloud to say No. But need to be strong enough too. There is fear of standing up for yourself. It isn't good for your health. Very good video. Thank you. I am a Sensitive/Empath. I feel that gets taking advantage of.

  • @hud8265
    @hud82653 жыл бұрын

    I finally spoke up about what I didn't like and I set a boundary. I'm proud of myself. This is the first step to healthy friendships!

  • @StringentStrixVods
    @StringentStrixVods3 жыл бұрын

    My dad constantly bullies me and I am really glad I found this video. Thanks so much!

  • @TheWoodworkerwhopaints
    @TheWoodworkerwhopaints Жыл бұрын

    My heart and my mind cannot comprehend the concept of people wanting to take advantage of me. That is why I am often taken advantage of. I am the better person 😊

  • @aprilc.3697
    @aprilc.36975 жыл бұрын

    Great video! I grew up in an environment where there weren’t any boundaries. I’ve been learning how to take care of myself and setting boundaries with people is part of that. I can say no, but usually feel guilty afterwards.

  • @juliakristinamah

    @juliakristinamah

    5 жыл бұрын

    April, the thing that's going to keep us from sitting in and struggling with that guilt is building our relationship with ourselves.

  • @jessicagarcia7105
    @jessicagarcia71054 жыл бұрын

    So many people have only loved me for my yes! When I say no, that person always blows up and I no longer have a friend

  • @rachelgabel5567
    @rachelgabel55675 жыл бұрын

    Almost cried listening to this...so on point with how I am and how I feel interacting with others. Thank you.

  • @sharonarnspiger9180
    @sharonarnspiger91804 жыл бұрын

    In the past, I have always been a yes person. However, recently I am learning to say no to people and it is getting much easier to say no.

  • @TheWitchandHerFox
    @TheWitchandHerFox4 жыл бұрын

    I can’t believe I found your channel when I need it the most! This is a big wake up call...I’ve already watched a few videos and every one is something I’ve done or have had happened to me. I’m balling my eyes out. This is helping me so much. I have been crying and crying over the end of this toxic relationship and watching your videos really makes me realize what I was doing. I’ve never been to therapy before but I feel like I’m sitting down with you in therapy right now. I’ve been writing down in big key things I need to work on that I’ve done and that Will help me change the way I think and the choices I make in a note book that has been that I bought that has been blank for years. I can’t thank you enough for making these videos

  • @kidaniels8199
    @kidaniels81995 жыл бұрын

    No I am not worried about people not liking me if I say no or even disagree with me.

  • @sylviaolivares5379
    @sylviaolivares53795 жыл бұрын

    I'm finally learning to set healthy boundaries and respecting myself along the way 😊

  • @juliakristinamah

    @juliakristinamah

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes, Sylvia, yes, yes, yes!!!

  • @ngo7156
    @ngo71565 жыл бұрын

    This video really hit home for me. At my job we are short staffed and just found out they are also increasing our duties and responsibilities. I'm one of the most experienced and senior people at my job so everyone's also looks go me for help. We also have a lot of new staff that are still learning and being trained. So I feel extremely stressed! I talked to my boss about it and she says she will try and get someone to work overtime, but so much more is needed. I'm worried that if I'm in charge and something goes wrong I will be responsible! I'm already overworked! I plan and saying, "I'm not able to do that" if someone asks me to perform one of these extra tasks. I will see what happens. It's not my responsibility to solve the staffing problem. Wish me luck!

  • @user-rc3hk9qs4t

    @user-rc3hk9qs4t

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you over perform, they can under perform. No matter your well-being is compromised. Physically or mentally. And they don't pay you more money . Don't don't let them get away with that.

  • @katdog2621
    @katdog26214 жыл бұрын

    U have described me as a person than i could ever explain to people or even to myself...i literally thought i was the only person in the world who thought the same way i do or who wo would even understand me!!! I look forward to. Watching more videos! I know i have only watched one. Of your videos but i feel like u know me more than any of my family. And friends... It. Is SUCH. A relief to know that i am NOT the only one in this world!thank you!

  • @queenmucheri6792
    @queenmucheri67924 жыл бұрын

    I have been facing this for years and I have learnt that I should not fear to say No. it’s a good thing to set boundaries. Thanks Julia. I’m inspired. 🙏

  • @mordechaiweinstock838
    @mordechaiweinstock8385 жыл бұрын

    Julia You are so helpful! You express yourself, your thoughts and ideas so clearly. It's pleasant to learn from you. Thanks

  • @kathleenharris-officialmus261
    @kathleenharris-officialmus2615 жыл бұрын

    Julia Kristina i have listened to a few of your videos this morning and it has helped me start my day really well. Thank you xx

  • @heartquaker427
    @heartquaker4273 жыл бұрын

    Damn my heart beat was racing at the speed of light while watching this video half way through out of anger and remembering my past friends and family. I am so glad I am not in contact with anyone of those toxic friends and families anymore. I am working really hard on knowing myself & practising in front of mirror. Thx Julia Kristina for these videos. I subscribed to your channel. ❤️ These are the things every father & mother should teach to their kids.

  • @rippspawn7
    @rippspawn74 жыл бұрын

    You're the first person too make me tear up in a long time, because you spoke straight to my heart tonight, I feel I have no voice, no matter how fair i am with my kids and my step kids

  • @michelemileto9595
    @michelemileto95955 жыл бұрын

    This is so me, especially the last part. i downloaded your 25 ways to say No immediately. Thank you for all your help.

  • @jaygrant5832
    @jaygrant58322 жыл бұрын

    Very well said! You have touched on the fact that much of the quilt that drives our day-to-day decision-making, can be founded in the details of being manipulated by others. Repetition caused by many years of conditioning has blurred the lines where genuine happiness and repetitive abuse can exist. I have found that just saying NO.. to my loved ones. many times is manipulated by the phrase "You are so selfish." I have some big fundamental changes to work on! This is a much bigger problem than I have been willing to face as there are childhood connections to this condition.

  • @hannahchett6919
    @hannahchett69194 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your amazing videos! This one really hit home! I have recently started standing up for myself and said NO to my in-laws. & giving other people's responsibilities back to them! It's not mine! I didn't create it & it's not my fault! I'm not a bad person for saying no! Thank you these videos have really been helping me!

  • @anissaholmes4495
    @anissaholmes4495 Жыл бұрын

    Yes! I agree with it becoming part of your identity. When people started helping me after I set boundaries, I got really scared that I will be erased.

  • @joannahepworth2230
    @joannahepworth22303 жыл бұрын

    I felt like I been taken advantage of my whole life causes me extremely bad depression. I noticed they only stick around if u give give give.

  • @millieparham3014
    @millieparham30145 жыл бұрын

    I Have learned That I Do The Very Best I Can Daily and When Problems Occur I Deal With Them!

  • @anapriya301
    @anapriya3012 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video! I'm struggling with setting boundaries and people take advantage all the time.

  • @dancunningham5800
    @dancunningham58004 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Julia. This video has really helped me so much. Isolated in the Outback so it's hard to see a counsellor, it really hit home. I can now make some of those changes!!! I feel empowered, fingers crossed it goes well.

  • @cleonemusician217
    @cleonemusician2178 ай бұрын

    Levels above in every aspect of this presentation! Gratitude Julia.

  • @ginarc4241
    @ginarc42415 жыл бұрын

    I’ve always wanted to be that person to help others but I do have a strong personality too and finally did tell my mom to stop telling me others people’s problem and that she should help them if she wants to. I’m glad I realized that on my own but I do feel your videos are very helpful and help me to understand why and how to deal with things in a mindful way.

  • @gr33n3ggs4
    @gr33n3ggs45 жыл бұрын

    YOU; are just too awesome!! Thank you so much for these videos, your helping me with the problems I have had forever. Each and every day I learn something new about myself. Have an awesome New Year

  • @deeannkan7394
    @deeannkan73943 жыл бұрын

    Yes Girl! preach! Painful.....Powerful! Thank you! All of them!! I will change my life ... 💕😇❤️

  • @Timmsy
    @Timmsy3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Julia. 1st time here and I'm thankful for your counsel and the download on different ways to say no!

  • @ciralizazo7666
    @ciralizazo76663 жыл бұрын

    You are absolutely right! Thank you for all that helpful information for the most vulnerable people 👍

  • @claudinesouza8995
    @claudinesouza89955 жыл бұрын

    All of the above! Its part of me to love helping people... I am very enthusiastic by nature, and when people tell me their projects I am instantly happy for them and eager to help! BUT... I have learned the hard way that yes, good people can take advantage of me if I don't say no. I am afraid to appear selfish. That's the one that it's the strongest fear I have. But also, my best friends don't mind to hear "no". My family members, on the other hand (husband included), will push me so much even if I am telling them straight that I don't want to do things. I don't even understand why people would want me to be there for them almost like a "doll", knowing it is not making me happy. I keep trying to escape but still do things out of obligation. And yes, it makes me physically ill, to be there "for them". Something to work on, Julia :)

  • @lsd938

    @lsd938

    5 жыл бұрын

    This is not good... especially your husband needs to respect your no... it's very important.. you have to do this for yourself..

  • @marksawchuk9169
    @marksawchuk91693 жыл бұрын

    I am an empath and have a hard time setting boundaries and saying no. Very good video. You are brilliant

  • @Echolyris212
    @Echolyris2122 жыл бұрын

    I was used again by a friend with a favor and I was so upset when they took advantage of my kindness that I took a shower to cool off randomly found your channel lol you were so right!! I texted them how I didn’t appreciate how they treated me. I was not rude at all. I felt so much better getting it off my chest. And they have lost out now on a friend that was willing to help them.

  • @larodneyguyton9317
    @larodneyguyton93174 жыл бұрын

    This really hits home with me Ms. Julia you are preaching to me I am dealing with an issue right now in my life I need a solution to this issue now thank you

  • @toastrecon
    @toastrecon3 жыл бұрын

    Oh man. Such great advice. Can be painful to hear and implement, but it's so critical.

  • @unbarredmind
    @unbarredmind5 жыл бұрын

    This is good info Julia... seeing people as they are in a nonjudgmental way is not easy... this isn't to say that we should be dry and mechanical... however, conditioning our minds to see people as processes in action in the moment and also seeing our own process in action as we engage with people in the moment gives us new options to prevent people from continually taking advantage of us.... Spot on. Love your channel.

  • @juliakristinamah

    @juliakristinamah

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hey Adrian, it is so NOT easy seeing people in a non-judgmental and thus becoming non-defensive is hard, right? I often have to remember and say to myself "this is not about me, this is not about me!" Sometimes while gritting my teeth. lol

  • @thelivestreamexpert7182
    @thelivestreamexpert71825 жыл бұрын

    As a mostly-former people-pleasing yes person, the practice of setting healthy boundaries and preserving margins for the unexpected have been so freeing! Thanks for this great video Julia!

  • @juliakristinamah

    @juliakristinamah

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you my friend!

  • @miawmiawcat1838
    @miawmiawcat18385 ай бұрын

    Thank you for spitting facts, I needed to hear that!

  • @victoriastallard
    @victoriastallard5 жыл бұрын

    Oh yes, I have been & am a person who has a problem with saying no to people & friends recently because I am afraid of not being liked & I am afraid they will get mad at me. Just recently learned the word no & how to use it more often plus I have also learned how to let people & friends know that they have to leave at a certain time & not use my apartment as a crash pad, & letting them know that they can't any longer take advantage of me anymore. Although sometimes it bothers me to say no because of fear of not being liked & people & friends being mad at me It also feels real good for me to use the word no alot more often than saying yes, It is actually helping me to learn & set more boundaries too. I also just last night put a note on my door to keep some other people out as well. I hope the note idea is good idea because I remember when I use to watch my Dad write notes and put them on his door and it worked. I Loved it.

  • @Miauuv
    @Miauuv5 жыл бұрын

    My biggest problem is not really saying no, or saying what I dont wan't or like but that my close family members get upset and feel sorry for them self when I say no and don't respect it- and then I feel guilty and like this BAD person. I see a girlfriend having the same problem, saying no to her grown-up son, who never respects it! I feel I loose power everytime I let someone Walk over me. Thank you for great inspiration. And great to watch this the same day that my girlfriend and I just agreed to support each other in setting bounderies

  • @juliakristinamah

    @juliakristinamah

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes to all of this!! So good.

  • @varunputchala4271
    @varunputchala42714 жыл бұрын

    Dear Julia, This video saved my day. Thank you for sharing this amazing video. God bless you!

  • @Andrea-gs6zh
    @Andrea-gs6zh2 жыл бұрын

    Been listening to a bunch of these. Setting my boundaries that was hard, I’m a people pleaser. A man I dated ended up homeless in winter, has lived with me ever since, total passive/aggressive behavior so hard!!!

  • @elvazhou5155
    @elvazhou51552 жыл бұрын

    Hello, Julia. I’m glad I met your video. English wasn’t my first language, I’ve had situations like that. And I don’t how to speak out and how to handle that. It made me down. Your videos help me a lot.

  • @ahanaroychoudhuri
    @ahanaroychoudhuri4 жыл бұрын

    I'm happy with the comment section to know that I am not the only one going through the thing. Though we people need improvement I'm happy that I can share my distress with some other people too.

  • @thenebraskan6977
    @thenebraskan69773 жыл бұрын

    Thank You So Very Much Julia. It’s so awesome and enjoyable to watch you! YOU ARE A WOMAN 👩 WITH A MISSION!!

  • @davidknn2
    @davidknn25 жыл бұрын

    Just wanted to say i listen to your videos everyday and they are spot on

  • @user-ft2iq2jc5r
    @user-ft2iq2jc5r4 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the question

  • @seanblackwell6241
    @seanblackwell62413 жыл бұрын

    Yes, these are so true. I've felt like this a lot! I so need to be able to implement these in some way, that's not going to offend someone. 🤔

  • @mallorykey7182
    @mallorykey71825 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! All 3!!! Thank you for this!

  • @venust.4119
    @venust.4119 Жыл бұрын

    How i love these types of videos! It's so helpful.

  • @Janeway1269
    @Janeway12693 жыл бұрын

    I was so seriously raised to be polite and that you do what your boss tells you, that I don't even know if I'm afraid of not being liked, versus just being a bad person. It's so weird. You are right about how you say being the go-to person is something some people like. To me it was simply what nice people do. They help others. IT's taken a long time for me to see that being that person doesn't necessarily get you friends. Recently a borderline narcissistic boss, has given me the opportunity and motivation to learn more about myself. I was being way too nice and helped him TOO much. However he did things like pay me extra cash for favors (don't worry, I don't mean sexual!), but he started assuming I would never say no. He even started to make jokes about it that weren't so funny. I did allow it to make me feel like a shell of my former self. I stood up to him a few months ago, and boy did I get him nervous. Also I used to be scared of my father when I was growing up. I yelled at him in my car when he tried to tell me how to drive. In both cases, I set these guys running! They didn't leave me. I DO think they respect me more now! HAH! I LOVE IT! But I need more sessions. I still get nervous. I don't want to lose my winning streak!

  • @givelove6400
    @givelove64004 жыл бұрын

    This is beautiful. Thank you for your insight.

  • @user-ex4si2md6r
    @user-ex4si2md6r10 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much for your self help information for people who have been used to the extent that they have nothing left for themselves as I have been in my life of trying to figure out how to acquire friends with everything I have to use for, your exactly right 👍 I don't need people who are fake to me and 🤔 that is an indication that all you need is.... yourself ✅

  • @dinagolden4546
    @dinagolden45464 жыл бұрын

    Yes it's true I realised that Being too vulnerable causes pain, because some people only used people for there own selfishness And they see vulnerable people are easy to manipulate This video just really hit me deep in my heart I have to remember myslef that not all people are like me and always Keep this in mind Thank you so much!!

  • @dreone2008
    @dreone20085 жыл бұрын

    You hit the nail on the head with this one. You explained my relationship with my mom to the t. Unfortunately l did have this conversation with her and she did disown me.

  • @user-rc3hk9qs4t

    @user-rc3hk9qs4t

    3 жыл бұрын

    The money not worth your well-being and self respect. If she can't treat you with your best interests at heart and she hurts you,then stay on your path and be healed, and don't let her get under your skin.

  • @williammaldonado3516
    @williammaldonado35163 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your message! I needed this! 🙏

  • @magor77pl
    @magor77pl3 жыл бұрын

    Hello, my name is Marcin. I have been looking for some help with my problem and then I found your channel. This video is exactly about my problem. You helped me greatly. Thanks to you I understood that I am not crazy, I am not the only one and I can do something about it. I wish you all the best.

  • @marie-roselaurette4956
    @marie-roselaurette49564 жыл бұрын

    Good series of your short to the point videos, I love them, thank you!

  • @robincraven6544
    @robincraven65444 жыл бұрын

    Wow this was an amazing message for me to hear today, thank you!

  • @angelazernechel8707
    @angelazernechel87073 жыл бұрын

    yea i feeling like this everyday, im still learning& thank you for this i needed it.

  • @michaelamoore7875
    @michaelamoore78753 жыл бұрын

    I love being needed it’s the only way I feel that I have value. I’m so ready to break that habit

  • @emmac7880
    @emmac78803 жыл бұрын

    yeah I'm completly done now. I've voulenteered for the last year and a half helping people who struggle with their mental health through covid. Last week I lost my phone temporarily so I wasn't available as usual. The backlash I received shocked me so much (shocked me that I was right because I knew deep down that would happen). This is my time now, I need to take care of myself which really doesn't come naturally.

  • @theanaftzinger3113
    @theanaftzinger31133 жыл бұрын

    Wow! The passion you speak with! I'm an instant subscriber after 5 minutes of watching my first video. I wish I found you sooner.

  • @angelmashego848
    @angelmashego8483 жыл бұрын

    How can you say everything so right🤗🙌🙌🙌thank you for the confirmation, thank you so so much God bless you, you have saved my life

  • @MariaSantos-gm7ps
    @MariaSantos-gm7ps3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Julia Kristina

  • @JdaPhoeniX9
    @JdaPhoeniX93 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Julia. You are awesome! I love your channel 👏🏾

  • @VideoCesar07
    @VideoCesar075 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Juliana. I guess I just could not admit it but I am the person who likes the idea of people always seeking me out for help because I confuse it with being "of value." At the same time I hate it because I am afraid that if I say no I will be seen as selfish and no one will be willing to help me. You are amazing. Thanks!

  • @juliakristinamah

    @juliakristinamah

    5 жыл бұрын

    It is a tough little pickle we put ourselves in! Glad the vid connected.

  • @rsnsol2490
    @rsnsol24905 жыл бұрын

    Yes. I have absolutely avoided saying no, setting boundaries and being honest about my feelings because of fear of rejection. And you know what, the day came that I had to start saying no and within 6 months most long term friends were gone. I learned a valuable lesson. Be true to your feelings and communicate your boundaries from day one. You see these long term friends met a whole new person when that change took place in Me and they didn't like it. From now on I'm honest about me and ready to accept the fact that some won't like it but I will know who my true friends are.

  • @juliakristinamah

    @juliakristinamah

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes, yes, yes!! Love this so much. Did you see the quote in IG I did about just this last week? Here's the link - it's a goodie! instagram.com/p/Bp5YbanByV6/