3 Free Scripts to Say "No" Now (Without the Guilt)

Written By Hey Allison Ly

You Can Say More of What You Want -Use This to Help.

You can say more of what you want -Use this to help.

Do you ever struggle with telling people what you're thinking or what you're needing? 

Maybe there are times when you may not even know what you're feeling? 

If you grew up with immigrant parents, you probably know what I'm talking about. 

Some of the factors that play a role are: family dynamics, what’s talked about (e.g. not emotions), cultural expectations, the hierarchy, the language barriers….and MORE. 

That can make it hard to have a space where you get to practice saying what you want, or even thinking about what it is you want, or need.

But you know what?

You actually DO know what you want. 


It's just a matter of giving yourself that space, deal with that discomfort of actually finding out what you want, and need.

In this episode, I share what I've noticed in the community of adults with immigrant parents and why I created this free resource you can use today. 

These are plug and play scripts you can start using today to START to buy yourself more time to think MORE about what it is you want. 

And it’s totally free. 

You can grab the three free scripts at https://heyallisonly.myflodesk.com/script

🎧 Listen to the full episode HERE

Allison’s Free Resources:

3 Free Easy-to-Use Scripts to Stop Saying 'Yes' Without Spiraling in Guilt

➡️ https://heyallisonly.myflodesk.com/script

Get On My Priority List For Millennial Moms with Immigrant Parents

How to create more calm, peaceful moments with your parents

➡️ https://www.heyallisonly.com/coaching

Stop Spiraling in Guilt Cheatsheet For Setting Boundaries: 

➡️ https://www.heyallisonly.com/cheatsheet

Episode Timeline:

  • 0:21 — Do You Struggle to Share What You're Thinking?

  • 1:33 — What Growing Up Chinese Vietnamese Taught Me About Speaking Up

  • 6:42 — Three Free Scripts to Start Saying No (Without the Guilt)

  • 9:22 — The Story About My Four-Year-Old That Honestly Impressed Me

  • 10:41 — Why You Always Want to Start With Baby Steps

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Hey Allison Ly

Allison Ly (pronounced "LEE"), Coach for Adults with Immigrant Parents. Helping you unlock your fullest potential, live your best life while also giving back to your loved ones in a way that works for you.

My Unshaken Confidence™ Coaching Program builds on my 6 years+ as a licensed therapist and personal journey as a daughter of immigrant parents and I am excited to work with you on this through your journey in living your best life.

Some of my favorite topics include: boundaries, self compassion, managing our negative thoughts and all things that impact adults with immigrant parents. I empower you to leave the self-doubt, and self-sacrificing patterns behind while caring for those you love, in ways that work for you.

https://www.heyallisonly.com
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