Do People Who Say NO...Live Longer?

Do people who say no actually live longer?This week Lisa and Lisa get into the emotional cost of always saying yes — and why so many women feel guilty setting boundaries, disappointing people, or putting themselves first.It starts with a study Lisa found claiming that people who resist outside pressure and act on their own terms may actually live longer. Which immediately sent both of them into a spiral about:• people pleasing• guilt• over-functioning• emotional exhaustion• and why women are so often taught that saying no makes them selfishThey also talk about:• growing up in the 70s where “no” wasn’t really an option• why Lisa Smith says yes to almost everything• why Lisa Wilson absolutely does not• workplace pressure and career boundaries• friendship guilt• negotiating commitments instead of automatically saying yes• and whether constantly saying yes slowly disconnects us from ourselvesThis episode is not about becoming ruthless or cutting everyone off. It’s about figuring out where the line is between being kind… and disappearing yourself in the process.Mentioned in this episode:@mrsemmawalzFollow High Five Hot Mess everywhere:Instagram: @highfivehotmessYouTube: High Five Hot Mess Podcast