How To Decide When To Say No

Saying no is the key to setting and maintaining boundaries that keep you happy and healthy. But knowing when to say no is not always clear cut. If you struggle with knowing when to set a boundary, ask yourself these seven questions to know if it might be a good time to say no. Do I have the energy to do this? Is someone just trying to pressure or gaslight me? Am I being used? Would I be saying yes just because I'm afraid I'll be missing out on something? Will saying yes add value to my life in some way? Am I doing this just to please someone? And finally, would saying no give me the time to do something that I enjoy more? Saying no just because you'd rather spend your time a different, different way is 100% valid. You are the person who wakes up in this life every day and who goes to sleep in this life every day. So living it in a way that feels authentic to you should always be your number one priority. By asking yourself these guiding questions, deciding if something that's presented to you is aligned with what you truly want and need should become a lot clearer. Then, with that clarity in mind, make sure that you set the boundary that's best for you and practice saying no. Looking for more ways to take up space in your life and career? Follow me.