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No is a complete sentence.
Its only a matter of time before alife-long people pleaserwakes up and cries, Enough is enough!
I love that women are vowing to be more mean in 2025, she tells Bustle.
I think it’s a funny yet empowering stance to take.
These actions arent necessarily mean but instead are powerful.
Thats not the same as being mean, which is usually […] intentionally hurtful.
When you start speaking up for yourself and setting boundaries, youre telling yourself, I matter.
My needs matter, says Williams.
That shift can feel so empowering, especially if youve spent years putting others first or avoiding conflict.
Its also away to set boundariesand communicate your needs.
Its like teaching others how to value your time, energy, and emotions, she adds.
Being meaner can also lower your stress levels and send that boiling inner resentment packing.
Stepping into assertiveness doesnt happen overnight, says Williams.
Cantafford that pricy girls trip?
Dont feel likegoing out on a Friday?
And then dont feel guilty about it or spend your night in a fit of FOMO.
According to Williams, no is a complete sentence.
Get bigger and learn how to own your space.
Getting big is something I talk about with clients frequently, says Scaringi.
One way to start is to stop apologizing.
Drop all the little sorries that you pepper in throughout the day.
Start there and ask for it.
it’s possible for you to also practice the art of being mean in little, everyday ways.
According to Williams, being polite doesnt mean you better become self-sacrificing.
