We all could benefit from saying no more often, but how to say no without feeling guilty is something many of us struggle with. The word “no” is probably one of the most difficult words to say. You might even feel pressured to say “yes” because you do not want to disappoint or hurt others’ feelings. Why is it so hard to say the word ‘no’?
It’s important that you learn how to say no without feeling guilty and stop being a people-pleaser!
Saying NO doesn’t make you a bad person and it doesn’t mean you are rude, unkind or selfish. These are all just unhelpful beliefs that make it hard to say NO. You want to have control of your life, so you can allocate your time to what matters the most to you. Whenever you say “yes,” you must struggle to give your time to fulfill such a request, and this will affect your own life management.
Saying “no” helps you focus on your life and set your priorities. This is an effective way to protect your interests without letting others dictate what you should do. It also helps you set boundaries. By setting boundaries, people learn what you will do and what you won’t do. And if you say yes just so you can avoid an argument, learn how to debate and win any argument! No more excuses!
But, how to say “no” without feeling guilty?! Instead of saying “yes” now and disappointing the person later when you fail to fulfill the request, say NO now! Watch this video to learn how!
What do you think? Do you know any other good ways to say NO? What are some ways you’ve said NO? Let us know in the comments below.