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Saying NO!

 


Yes. Of course. Sure. No problem. Don’t worry about it. I got it. Let me help you. I’ll figure it out. I’ll do it. I would love to. Seems great, thanks! 

My whole life has been about compliance. People pleasing. Pleasing parents, teachers, supervisors. In the process of trying to please everyone, I became paralyzed, incapable even, of being able to say “no.”

Many people hesitate to say no, even when they are over-stressed, over-booked, and just too busy to take on anything else. But it is important to learn how to say no to people and their requests.

 


WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO SAY NO?

       1. To establishes boundaries

Boundaries demonstrate what you are willing to accept and how you expect to be treated. They are important for mental well-being.

2. Say no limits stress

Taking on too much or saying yes to things you really don't want to do creates excessive stress. Stress can take a serious toll on your health and well-being.

3. Saying no can limit regret

If you say yes to things that don't align with your goals or values, you may experience regret in the future. Being able to say no to people means that you'll have more time to devote your energy to the things that really matter to you.

 


WHEN SHOULD YOU SAY NO?

 

Choose self-care and self-love over everything else. Try asking yourself these questions, they can help you decide:

-Do I have the time for it?

-Does saying yes support my goals?

-Will saying yes to the request prevent me from doing something else that is more important to me?

-Will saying yes help or hurt my mental well-being?

-Will it lead to exhaustion or burnout?

 


EXAMPLES OF HOW TO SAY NO TO PEOPLE

If you are still struggling to find the right words to say no, you might find some of the following examples helpful:

-"I am occupied today. Maybe some other time."

-"I wouldn't feel comfortable doing that. Is there some other way I could help?"

-"I'm not qualified to help with that project."

-"That sounds really fun, but I won't be able to make it."

-"I'd love to help, but I can't right now. Could you ask me again later?"

 

Embrace the challenge to be honest. Say “yes” when it serves you and “no” when it doesn’t. Avoid the constant replay of “what if” I had answered differently.


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