How do I become successful if I can't say NO and have FOMO?

[Star_88]

I am emotionally attached to my friend group, I felt so bad for saying NO today, I wanted to focus on my career for the first time.

I said NO because after every hangout, a lot of time is gone and they even forget me, I end up missing them yet they seem emotionally unavailable.

So I decided to save my time today but now I'm overthinking about how I excused myself and how disappointed they were. :(

Deep down I KNOW they're temporary and will go their separate ways yet I am attached to them.

How do I become strong and avoid this in future?
People come and go but I seem to put so much importance in close people.

[Passing_by]

It's no biggie. Although it might seem to be one since you're not used to saying 'no' and are used to agreeing all the time with your friends. If they're really your friends, they will get your reasons for you refusing to go out with them.

I often do this with my friends... Telling a 'no', while I was preparing for exams, while I need to stay alone for myself and for some other reasons at other times, they understand and they are used to it. Just be clear about what you want and let the rest follow.