Before your next yes, give yourself a moment. This 28-second video offers one phrase you can practice with a low-stakes request.
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Try this phrase
“Let me check what I can take on. I’ll get back to you.”
Then ask yourself: What is already committed? What would this new yes replace?
Practice with one low-stakes request. Choose a response that fits your situation, and save the phrase for next time.
For more structured practice, explore Navarro Counseling’s mental health workbooks and resources, including boundary scripts and reflection tools.
General education, not individualized care. The video uses a synthetic narrator, not Raymond’s voice.