Get Comfortable with Saying No

I just had to tell someone no.

When someone taps us for a gift that they see in us we can feel obligated to do things for them. It can be more difficult for women, people-pleasers, encourages, and multi-talented individuals to learn to set boundaries and tell someone ‘no’. We are socialized to do just the opposite.

Learning to set and articulate boundaries is essential to creating the life you want. So if you want to create your ideal life you have to get comfortable with telling people ‘no.’

I am re-evaluating my goals and doing so really helped me focus and see what falls within my goals, and what does not.

Today was one of those times where something immediately showed itself to be outside of my goals.

This was something that I had previously said I would consider but now would not be able to do. I told them that it was no longer a good fit, but I was going to try to find someone else for them.

I felt peaceful.

If you write down your goals it can help you remain focused on getting things done.

Think about whether what you are being asked to do aligns with your goals, whether it excites you, or whether you feel dread. If that dread is because you fear success evaluate that further. If that dread is because you don’t want to do it then don’t. Get back to the requester in a timely manner to alleviate any potential anxiety and let them know that the opportunity sounds incredible and you are not going to be able to do it justice.