Steps to Overcome the Feeling of Obligation
1. Recognize your feelings of obligation and how they affect your decisions. 2. Understand the history behind these feelings, often rooted in childhood experiences. 3. Start taking your feelings seriously and acknowledge them as valid. 4. Learn to express your true feelings honestly. 5. Realize that disappointing people is not as catastrophic as you fear. 6. Learn to set boundaries and say 'no' in a polite but firm manner. 7. Prioritize being kind to yourself over pleasing others.