So many times in our lives, we find ourselves saying YES to things we’d rather not do or things that we truly don’t have time to commit to.
We need to realize that it truly is okay to say no when we need to. You can find yourself stuck putting everyone else’s needs first instead of your own, and it’s time you realize there is nothing wrong in prioritizing your commitments and sometimes, saying no is just what you need.
We believe the lie when saying yes and always being available makes us better when it actually does just the opposite. We become overworked and stressed out to the point that we are no longer effective.
Don’t take on more than you can handle.
Saying no does not make you selfish. It means you value your time, and you respect yourself and are willing to stand up for what you believe.
IT’S OKAY TO SAY NO! When you find yourself struggling to respond with no, remember these simple things:
1 ) Stop putting yourself last.
Like I said in my previous email, it’s important to make yourself a priority because you are the best version of yourself when you do. If you put everyone else first before yourself, it will drain you. When you deny yourself the option to ask for what you want, you end up feeling unhappy. Take time for you! Relax, unwind with a good book, hop in the car and take a drive – whatever makes you happy; JUST DO IT! You’re not being selfish. You’re learning to find balance in your life.
2 ) Don’t worry about what others think of you.
It’s normal to want to be liked. Humans are wired that way. We all know that we can’t be liked by everyone, so don’t take it personally. We can’t change the mind of someone who simply does not agree with our opinions. Move on and focus on positive relationships where others encourage you.
3 ) Having healthy boundaries fosters respect.
Respect yourself. If you command respect, others will give it as well. Setting healthy boundaries for yourself and not caring what others think will show others around you that you truly respect yourself and value your time and effort given. If you don’t do it for yourself, how will others do it for you?
Putting yourself first will bring about a feeling of pride, and you will exude confidence. By making this a normal part of your routine, it will become easier to say no to things that you really don’t need to focus on. Allow yourself to focus on the important things in life and be the best version of you!
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