Why Is It Important To Say No Sometimes?

The word no is powerful. It’s simple, yet its delivery can be the difference between how one feels about themselves or how one feels about the person that speaks it with such passion.

Using the word no is all about delegating specifics and setting limits. So often the word no is negative in its connotation. As a child we can all remember being told no, and questioning the reason when in fact it was often for our own wellbeing and good.

Saying no is clearly and simply conveying to others that you work within certain limits and follow these limits so as not to overwhelm yourself and those you work with. It’s a common courtesy that states how you value your position and those you work with, and it allows for less stress in an already stressful environment.

The Stress Factor-Saying “yes” when you really want to say “no” is a major stressor for your mind and body. It causes anxiety, tension, aches and pains, often causes us to lose sleep as well. It’s unquestionably not the lone cause of stress, but it might be among the easiest to control.

Get rid of toxic people-You don’t really want these people in your life anyway, do you? These are advantage takers, the leechers, the complainers, the gossip-mongers, the responsibility-duckers. They are master manipulators who use guilt and manipulation to pressure you into a “yes.” If you consistently give a firm “no” they’ll eventually go away and find some other, weaker target.

Save Time-We only have so many hours in the day. We can’t do anything about that, but we can control how we use that time. Don’t let others determine your to-do list or set your set agenda. You are giving away your precious time! It’s important to use your time in the way that honors your priorities, helps you reach your goals and serves your needs. You decide what’s worth your time and what’s not.

More Energy-Taking on things that you don’t want to do or don’t have time for, wastes valuable energy that you could be spending on those things you do care about. Pour that energy into doing a better job on those activities that you really must do or choose to do. More energy helps you feel better, be happier, and have greater productivity.

Increase Focus-Say “yes” to people and things that are relevant to your goals. Say “no” to those things take you away from your goals and make you lose your focus. Focus on those things that help you learn and grow both personally and professionally, things that spark your interests or speak to you in some way.Whenever it’s possible, say “no” to everything else.

Gain Strength-Every time you say “no” to others, you’re saying “yes” to yourself. You’re taking back control of your life by not allowing others to make decisions for you. You gain confidence when you stand firm and honor your boundaries. Surprisingly you also gain the respect. When you’re clear and firm about you will and won’t do, people actually respect you.

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