No is Yes to things that Really Matter
Have you ever said yes at work, when inside you were saying ’Please no more’?
Today we're talking about saying no with flair, self-respect and zero guilt, especially when you've already done extras for others three times this week.
You are not a vending machine for favours, and yet, somehow, ’YES’ just seems to keep falling out of your mouth!
Here's the hard truth - every ’yes’ we give away without thought chips away at our mental bandwidth and holds us back from the things that we really want to say yes to. Saying no is not just a boundary, it's a burnout prevention tool.
Boundary setting activates the frontal lobe, brings emotional clarity and reduces reactive stress. It's not selfish, it's smart!
Try one of these magic phrases. Number one, ’I'd love to help, but I'm actually at capacity.’ Number two, ’Hey, thanks for thinking of me (lol), but not this time’. Or number three, ‘Oh, that sounds like a great idea for next year!’
Say to yourself, saying no isn't selfish. It's sustainable. It's not about shutting down, it's about showing up whole for the things that really matter, and that, my friend, is working well by being kind to your mind.
Julia Grace