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99 ways to say “no” nicely 🫶
okay, so not allll of these replies are people-pleaser approved 😅 but all of them are truly acceptable answers! here’s 99 ways to say no ⤵️ 1. No 2. Nope 3. Nah 4. Heck No! 5. I’m good 6. Not now 7. No, I’m sorry 8. I don’t think so 9. Not this time 10. No thank you 11. Unfortunately n
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A coffee shop counter with an orange espresso machine features text bubbles offering polite phrases for saying no, such as "Thank you for asking but" and "I don't have the space for this."
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how to say no in a nice way 🥰
Telling someone “no” is not rude, it’s called setting a boundary!! and you can set boundaries in a polite way! it doesn’t have to be “rude” and if someone doesn’t understand or takes it the wrong way, that’s on them. Being a people pleaser is rude to yourself!! You are not putting yourself
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This image shows a list of common apologies on the left, such as "sorry for being so emotional," with empowering alternative phrases on the right, like "Thank you for being here for me." It's part of a game to learn better communication.
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Stop Apologizing So Much & Say This Instead
Why do we say "sorry" for simply existing? For taking up space? For being human? Every time we apologize unnecessarily, we chip away at our confidence. It’s like telling the world, I don’t deserve to be here. But you DO. Your words matter. Your presence matters. Instead of shr
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Roll Pretty

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No more putting things off, we’re getting paid💰
You don’t need to worry about not posting and what others might say to you. Those days are long gone baby👋🏾!! And we spend so much time on social media everyday so why not make some money while you’re at it? I understand that it’s frustrating when your engagement fluctuates, and it feels like no
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A side-by-side 'BEFORE AFTER' comparison of a woman showing glute transformation. The 'before' image shows less developed glutes, while the 'after' image displays a more rounded physique. Text overlay reads 'How I Grew My Glutes' and '30 Min Routine', indicating a fitness journey.
Want more Glutes?! Say less! 🍑🙌🏾
👀 You can see where I started.. I wanted a little something extra. The SLIM THICK LOOK to be exact 🫢 🚨 This will take CONSISTENCY and DETERMINATION. It doesn't happen overnight or 2 weeks, for that matter. 🚨 If you are a beginner, start out with light weights and increase the lbs each we
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This game got much better 🤍💻
The game Spirit City: Lofi Sessions ( $11.99 on Steam) recently had a big update!! This game is a gamified focus tool 🤍 “Discover and collect Spirits, customize your cozy virtual space, and facilitate your real-life tasks with a collection of handy features designed to improve concentration
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No More Studying Late 🌚💤
☁️ Learn how to prioritize your daily activities and school work as needed. Life is all about balance so building a schedule may be able to help with identifying what needs to be completed that day. Maybe you really want to workout but have an exam later in the day both of which are important to yo
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How I got 372.9k On lemon8🍋
372.9K Impressions on Lemon8?! Here’s Exactly How I Did It! & how you can too!! Okay sooo people love to say “just be consistent” and YES, that’s solid advice… BUT it’s kinda surface level. Let’s go a lil deeper, shall we? 1. Pick a niche & post about it DAILY I do lifestyle conten
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I Finnaly Got the Stand Mixer- Unboxing 🥰
Hey Yall, I'm so excited about this mixer! I've been eyeing her for a while and I was finally surprised with it for christmas. Here are some quick facts about her: 1. it's the 5.3 quart mixer by Drew Barrymore 2. it cost $99 before s&h 3. the color i have is Rose ( it l
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i got cheated on
my long term relationship ended a month ago because he fell out of love with me and forgot about me. i later found out he was cheating on me majority of our relationship. this boy was my life for years, so adjusting to him not being in my life anymore was new. although it was new, it hasn’t bee
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HOW I EMAIL BRANDS IN 2024 | WHAT I SAY ✉️✨
🚪 Your next brand deal is no longer around the corner—it's sitting on your front porch! Now decide if you're going to open the door or not! 🌟 💐 OPPORTUNITIES ARE HERE FOR YOU 💐 Hey everyone! I wanted to share some tips on how I email brands, drawing from my experience of numerous suc
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No more “Fishy” smell 💁‍♀️
🌿 **The Power of Chlorophyll for Detox & Feminine Health** 🌿 Chlorophyll, the green pigment found in plants, is not just great for your health but also an amazing natural detoxifier. It helps cleanse the body by supporting liver function, flushing out toxins, and balancing pH levels. This de
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Nine white text bubbles list non-appearance compliments like 'I love how you make everyone feel included' and 'You always come up with the best ideas!', against a background of a person and a living room.
A small white poodle wearing sunglasses sits on a light floor. Text around it suggests focusing on 'accomplishments, character, personality, values, healthy habits, energy, mindset, actions' for compliments.
say this instead of “you’re pretty / handsome”
of course we all enjoy hearing compliments about our looks but it constantly reinforces our very visual society and ALL of us have so much more to offer than how we look. in fact, my favorite compliments to receive actually have nothing to do with my looks. I posted a reel the other day about m
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Girl, no more exhaustion!!!!!!
Hey girl! Got a moment? Hear me out! That’s our problem, our cups are always empty. Why is that? Why do we feel that everyone else needs all of us but we don’t?! WE DO! This year, let’s prioritize more of ourselves. It’s okay to say no. It’s okay to buy yourself nice things. It’s okay to
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Why I Smile More (And Got Braces) Storytime 🍋🤍
From as long as I can remember I’ve always been insecure about my smile. My teeth have been crooked since I could remember and I my insecurities were constantly pointed out by those who were supposed to be lifting me up and building my confidence. My mother would tell me to not smile with my tee
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Two smartphone screens displaying gameplay from Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, showing characters in a marketplace and by a campfire on a beach. The game is available on iOS and Android.
Two screenshots from the game Alpaca Stacka, featuring an alpaca character in a colorful, natural environment with mushrooms and a wooden shed. The game is available on Windows and Mac.
Free Cozy Games! Need I Say More???
(I made this a while ago!!! Animal Crossing Pocket Camp is no longer free and is now a one time purchase!!!) It’s been a while since I’ve dedicated a post to free games so I thought I would revisit the idea. These games can be found on a variety of platforms and hopefully I researched them properl
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A smiling young woman in a green graduation cap and gown, with text overlay reading 'HOW I GOT ACCEPTED INTO OVER 55 COLLEGES SMART GIRL GUIDE'.
A collage featuring Ashley Coleman in a black dress and graduation attire, detailing her acceptance to 55 colleges, $900,000 in scholarships, and attendance at the University of Alabama.
A floor covered with numerous college acceptance letters, certificates, and university banners, symbolizing the author's college admissions success.
How I got accepted into over 55 Colleges!
#lemon8diarychallenge Honestly, I don’t even know how I did it😂 I was stressed my senior year of high school it felt like everything hit me all at once. But with determination I made it through all while I was in Honors classes as well as Dance because I was in Auxiliary with the Band. So as yo
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A side-by-side comparison showing a woman's body transformation. The left image shows her at 194lbs in a bra and underwear, while the right image shows her at 164lbs in gym attire, highlighting her weight loss and body shaping.
A woman in a gym performing a weightlifting exercise with a barbell, demonstrating her strength training routine that includes RDLs, squats, and hip thrusts.
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How I lost 30lbs & got snatched🍑
Pic on the left: 194lbs Pic on the right: 164lbs I’d like to say prior to all of this I had weight trained before, I was fit and strong. I had my first pregnancy and had no idea how hard it would be to lose so much weight and get back toned. I wasnt always fit either, I naturally had a nice shape
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Lea Garne

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A bouquet of pink tulips, a red box of chocolates, and another red container on a white surface. Overlay text reads: "WAYS TO SAY 'I LOVE YOU' without actually saying it."
A sunset sky with dark silhouettes of houses and trees. Overlay text lists phrases 1-10, such as "You're my person" and "You mean the world to me."
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21 ways to say I LOVE YOU (using other words)
Here are 21 ways to say “I love you” - without actually saying those words: 1. “You’re my person.” 2. “You mean the world to me." 3. “I love the way you ______.” 4. “My heart beats faster when you’re around.” 5. “I wanna be with you forever.” 6. “I’m so proud of you the person you’ve
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Rebekah Joy

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I got hurt at the gym 😔
IG bullied me into adding more weight than required. Honestly it was my own fault going against my better judgement.🥲 Lesson learned, but a great lesson nonetheless. I’ve been doing the gradual approach because I’m doing this for the long haul. So yea I may start off with just ten pounds but at
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iamcurvybae

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A background of green leaves adorned with light yellow roses, featuring the text "Classic Romantic Sweet & simple Heartfelt" listing categories of love expressions.
A beautiful bouquet of red and white roses with green foliage on a marble surface, displaying the text "Affectionate Playful Deeply connected Appreciative" as further categories.
Different ways to say ILY to your partner
Here are a few ways to say “I love you” to your partner: 1. Classic: “I love you more than words can express.” 2. Romantic: “You’re the best part of my life.” 3. Sweet and simple: “You mean the world to me.” 4. Heartfelt: “I can’t imagine my l
I L D A

I L D A

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99 WAYS TO SAY NO!
#saynotonegativity #nomeansno #no #reject #rejection #fyp #viral #LoveYourself #fight #followformore #bealuvvie
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BOOK REVIEW: THINGS WE NEVER GOT OVER 🩵
Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 This book is so cute! When I say I loved everything about it from Mr grumpy grump Knox to little Miss Waylay it just made my heart happy all that small town love ❤️, Naomi and Knox’s relationship starting off had me laughing then it made my heart jump for joy as it continued to
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˚ ꕥ Catera ꕥ˚

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How to be more feminine: embrace girlhood
WELL GOT YOU!! i’m the one who needs help! •on my journey on tapping into my femininity i will say TREAT YOURSELF!🧖🏽‍♀️🧖🏾‍♀️it doesn’t have to be expensive it can be little things like buying a new lotions, nail polishes , new makeup brushes and etc!! by doing that it can really get you to the pa
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Ke.lloo

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A close-up of a person with dark hair and nose piercings applying lip product. The image features text overlays "STORY TIME" and "HOW I GOT DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM IN MY 20S," along with decorative butterflies, bubbles, and sparkles. A Lemon8 logo with the username is in the bottom left.
STORY TIME: How I got diagnosed with Autism
skip to 🎀 if you don’t want to read the backstory ! Preface! Up until about 5ish years ago it was not common for women to be diagnosed with autism later in life or in general. Boys tend to get diagnosed waaaay earlier in life than woman are. Mainly because high functioning or low needs au
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A young woman takes a mirror selfie, holding a phone with a floral case. Text overlay reads 'got my job at a hospital 🩺 eventually the no's turns into yes's', reflecting her success after rejections.
A hospital job offer letter addressed to Lexius for an MHA position, detailing employment terms, benefits, and a start date of February 5, 2024, signed by an HR Generalist.
A rejection letter from Grady Health System, informing the applicant they were not selected for a Clinic Assistant ED position, but encouraging them to visit their career section.
got my job at a hospital 🩺
eventually the rejections turn into acceptance. when applying to hospital jobs there was several things I had to keep in mind ♡ apply for the job based on your qualifications. there were multiple times where i was just applying just because i wanted to get my foot in the door however looking ba
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Lexi 🫧

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How I got to 48.3K on Lemon8 ?!
I got to 48.3K Impressions on Lemon8 and here is how I did it 🙌🏽 People will say “just be consistent” that’s great advice but surface level it’s more than that although that is IMPORTANT. Here’s what to do: I would say the secret sauce is to pick a niche and post daily content about that ni
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BRIANA A. LOPEZ

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How I got Pregnant in 2 weeks
After I had my daughter in 2019, I really wanted to have another baby. I had 3 miscarriages in the past and a rough pregnancy so I wanted to just hurry up and try again. But life had other plans. Months after months my period would be so irregular. Some months it came while other times i didn’t. I
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Meekz

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A grimoire page titled "my grimoire part two" in cut-out letters, surrounded by golden star decorations. The page features handwritten text about Yule, the Winter Solstice, its traditions, decorations, herbs, and historical context.
A grimoire page with a handwritten entry about "Capricorn," detailing its astrological traits, compatibility, lucky elements, and dates. A pencil drawing of a plant with a flower and leaves is featured prominently on the page.
A grimoire page dedicated to "Demeter," the Corn Mother, detailing her attributes as Goddess of Fertility, Agriculture, Seasons, and Nature. It lists her symbols, patrons, associations, and the significance of her torch, alongside a pencil sketch of a woman's face.
More pages from my Grimoire! +Tips in Caption
Thank you all for the love on my previous post! I really need to rewrite a lot of this because I was in active psychosis during some of my research and certain pages are a lil... weird to say the least! But I have kept multiple grimoires throughout my life and thought it'd be good for me to
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Ríonna ~

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Taco Bell cravings? Say no more. 🌮✨
Ingredients: * 3 chicken breasts, cubed * Large flour tortillas * Shredded Mexican cheese blend * 1/4 cup mayonnaise * 1/4 cup sour cream * Pickled jalapeños (+ a splash of the juice!) * Canned chipotles * Fresh cilantro * 1 taco seasoning packet * 1 white onion, diced Instructions: 1
Sydnee Cooke

Sydnee Cooke

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A person with long dark hair is reflected in a mirror, holding a phone. Text overlay reads "Tat tour and why i got them" with a blue butterfly and white heart emoji.
Two forearms are shown side-by-side, each with a matching butterfly tattoo that is half red and half black. The text explains these are matching tattoos with a best friend.
A person's upper leg displays a script tattoo that reads "Everything happens for a reason" with a small butterfly design. The text indicates this saying is meaningful to the person.
Tat tour and why i got them 🦋🤍
I still want more 😩🤍
Mary-Isis

Mary-Isis

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A woman in a car making a playful face, with text overlays 'how to say No' and 'FOR US PEOPLE PLEASERS', introducing tips for setting boundaries.
how to say no *politely*
Saying no can be challenging, especially when it comes to personal situations. I struggle with people pleasing and FOMO so saying no is quite difficult without a good excuse. Here are some empowering, polite ways to set boundaries whether it’s with friends, family, or other social plans. Remember,
Megann Louise

Megann Louise

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Posting on Lemon8 got me a New MacBook Air 😭💻
Y’all I’m genuinely so thankful. I’m posting this as encouragement for those participating in the campaigns and to show you that the prizes are real. If you follow me then you know that my 2015 MacBook Pro died on me mid March and I have gone without a laptop since then. I knew that I had won Gift
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We dated for two weeks before we got married! 💍
Once upon a time in the crazy world of work, I found more than just a job - I found love. And not just any love, but the kind that starts with a quirky, weird proposal. 🎆Picture this: my now-husband, who also happened to be my manager, swept me off my feet with a proposal that was more spontane
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🎀Solange🎀

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A couple sits on the front steps of their 100+ year old first home, a light gray house with a dark front door, sharing their experience of homeownership.
Two mirror selfies show a couple smiling and embracing, reflecting their joy in living out their home renovation dreams together.
A close-up of distressed wooden flooring in an old house, illustrating the challenges and learning experiences of a 100+ year old home remodel.
What we got from our First Home 🏠 ✨
Roughly a year ago my husband was offered a job opportunity & we had to make a drastic move from our 108 year old into a brand new build house. To some, this sounds like a dream - (& I’d be nuts to say it hasn’t been an incredible blessing,) but there are often times where I really miss our
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Sarah Stidham

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Can We Say PROGRESS!! 👏🏽👏🏽
I have high fitness goals and it has been a journey!! Here’s what I learned, that got me REAL results… 1. Protein Protein is your friend and since I’m semi-vegan, it doesn’t always have to be meat. There are really good protein powders (that are vegan) that you can include into your daily foods
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How We Paid Off 25k In Debt This Month
My husband has always supported everything I’ve wanted to do. Every business, every new idea, he’s never tried to hold me back from anything. 🥺 He also has a hard time telling me no. So my bad spending habits combined with some stupid financial decisions along with the rising cost of everything,
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TannerClemensCo

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How I got my small business on a magazine
I started of by doing my research for local magazines in my area. It took some time but I did find some magazines that you had to pay to be apart of and I did find some that you can just submit your work and pray that they would like to feature your work . I submitted to a couple of differe
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We Got Our Apartment! 🌸
I’m so excited to say that my fiancé and I just secured our first place together! I can’t wait to post more about when we start moving in and giving y’all a tour. (Picture is not mine) #newapartment #Lemon8Diary #Lemon8 #apartment #apartmentfinds #movingout #moving #firstapartm
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Reagan

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A screenshot shows a user's detailed comment about black feminist intersectional perspectives being cut off by a 'Your comment exceeds the character limit' pop-up. Emojis and a keyboard are visible below, illustrating the frustration of reaching a character limit on a social media platform.
WE NEED MORE CHARACTERS LEMON 8✨
lemon 8 i love this app so much, but i think we need a larger character limit for comments 💬😁! now i know my fellow book lovers, and i’m sure there are several other communities on here that have a lot to say in the comment section 💕 i always make comment threads, but i feel bad because i fe
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Want a Snatched Jawline? Meet Your New Secret Wea
Ladies, we’ve all been there—scrolling through Instagram, TikTok, or Pinterest, dreaming of that sharp, sculpted jawline. What if I told you that your dream jawline could be just a sleep away? Enter mouth tape—the buzzy new trend that’s taking beauty and wellness by storm. And trust me, it’s not ju
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SLEEP ZEBRA

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