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 Interpersonal Effectiveness MYTHS About Communication
Myths are commonly held beliefs that are not true. My thoughts and feelings can be impacted by distortions; therefore, it’s helpful to notice and challenge them when they happen.
1. I cannot handle someone being upset with me.
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2. I don’t deserve to get what I want or need.
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3. If I ask for help, people will see me as weak.
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4. I have to know whether a person will say yes before I ask for something.
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5. Saying no is a selfish thing to do.
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6. If I could just think differently, I wouldn’t have to bother other people.
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7. If other people don’t like me, it’s because I’ve done or said something wrong
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8. I have to agree with other people, or I won’t fit in.
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9. I have to yell and get angry for people to take me seriously.
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10. I should be willing to sacrifice my own needs for other people.
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