4 Guilt-Free Ways of Saying No

I get it — saying no to others in your life can be incredibly difficult. I’ve had trouble myself saying “No” many times. But whether it’s to a partner, a friend, a co-worker, or even your boss, sometimes you just have to say no if you want to protect your own sanity. Here are four sure-fire ways to say no without feeling guilty. Know Your Own Needs & Limits Before you can successfully navigate saying no, you need to be consciously aware of your own needs and limits. This is a problem for many, because they aren’t always aware of their needs or limits — until the stress has become overwhelming. When the stress becomes overwhelming and takes over a person’s sleep, focus, and relationships, that’s when it’s usually too late. To be more successful in life, it helps to better understand your needs. Why are you taking on one more projects or responsibility when you know you really don’t have room in your schedule to do so? What does never saying, “No” do for your own sense of identity or self-esteem? Is it playing a need-based role in your life, one that maybe you’re not really even aware of? What about your limits? Every human has them, but few of us acknowledge them freely — especially not even to ourselves. What are your limits? Do you know you’re reaching your limits before you reach them or after? What are some of the ways you can become more aware of those limits beforehand? O...
Source: World of Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: General Psychology Relationships Self-Esteem Self-Help Boundaries guilt-free How to say no overwhelm saying no Stress Source Type: blogs