Saying NO Is Self-Love
Attend to your feelings when you say No. How do you feel afterwards? You may feel fearful that you will lose a friend. You may think at times that saying NO means not having as much fun. But …where would a Yes lead you? Would you regret it afterwards?
Saying "no" can absolutely be a good thing! It sets boundaries, protects your energy, and preserves your mental well-being. It shows you know your limits and value your time. Sometimes, people feel guilty for saying no, but remember that saying no to one thing often means saying yes to something more important—like your own needs or priorities.
Do you find it hard to say no in certain situations?
@Sel3ne I completely agree with you. It’s important to say no. It establishes and helps maintain personal boundaries, prevents burnout and also boosts our wellbeing.
Indeed, it is a challenge to say no in certain situations. We may worry that it affects our prospects, jeopardizes our relationships and we may even end up feeling guilty afterwards. However, while challenging, I have found it imperative to say no to certain situations to ensure that healthy boundaries are maintained and for my overall wellbeing.
Thank you for posting about this important topic. 💓
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@Sel3ne
It is indeed really hard to say no sometimes! The feeling of what if they don't like me anymore, what if i miss out on something... but i think our mental peace is what matters the most💙
"You may feel fearful that you will lose a friend."
With very few exceptions, if (s)he is a real friend then (s)he'll understand. If someone gets all huffy after you say no to something, then that someone cares more about getting that something than about you. Most likely, (s)he is upset because you didn't consent to being used for his/her purposes. With friends like that, who needs enemies?
Sure , haven't ability to saying no destroying ma life..
But learning how to saying NO the first step of self care..
