(ARTICLE) If You Have A Problem Saying “NO” READ THIS!

For many people, the problem is that they struggle with saying “No,” which gets them in trouble emotionally, mentally, and physically.

There is a negative correlation between the number of times you say “no,” and the bitterness that accumulates.

When you don’t say “no,” when you mean no, you start to build up negative energy in your life because you’re not living as your most authentic self.

Self-hatred, anger, animosity, bitterness, anxiety, and stress are a few of the effects that not saying “no,” enough can bring into your life.

The truth is, you could probably use the phrase “no” a little more in your life. It will save you plenty of time not feeling stress, bitterness, unhappiness, anxiety, and trauma in the future.

Many people are uncomfortable when people tell them “no” because they struggle to implement boundaries themselves. And the fear of how people may respond has driven them to say “yes,” more times than they actually meant.

Learn to say “no” more often. Don’t worry about the consequences. In fact, I encourage you to get comfortable with potential consequences. If you lose an opportunity or a relationship, another will come to replace it.

It’s a broken record, but when one door closes, many can open up afterward. It’s happened to me several times over, so the same can happen to you.

Of course, use your common sense, this doesn’t mean saying No to life changing opportunities which can potentially change your life.

“No” is one of the most liberating words we can say to others, but ourselves as well.

THINGS TO SAY NO TO:

• Say “no” to your addictions.
• Say “no” to your bad habits.
• Say “no” to your problematic reactions.
• Say “no” to your unproductive behaviors.
• Say “no” to your negative thought patterns.
• Say “no” to living up to the expectations others have of you.
• Say “no” to those who mean no harm but are crossing your boundaries.

The more comfortable you are saying “no,” the more comfortable you’ll get saying “yes,” at the right time, to the right people, to the right relationships, to the right career, and to the right opportunities.

Till next time.