It's been a strain for me to say "No," because I've always believed that if I say No, they'll think of me as someone who doesn't do favors. Even if I don't want to do it or find it difficult to complete the request, I always say "Yes, I'll do it" and then regret it afterward. Especially if the person who requested it was someone I knew well, such as a friend or a relative. But as I've gotten older, I've realized that saying No is important because it's your way of putting yourself first and taking into account how you feel. And when I think back on those times when I struggled to say "no," I feel bad about it. Because I didn't stand up for myself, that I should be the one prioritizing myself above all else. Don't get me wrong: helping others and doing favors for them isn't a bad thing, especially if you have the means and ability to do so. Doing things for others is a good thing, but we must first check ours