For some of us, saying no is hard. We may have been brought up as pleasers and this is an inbuilt response.
Saying no when we don't want to do something is being honest. Life sends us many difficult people and situations and saying no can challenge even the strongest souls.
When we decide to stand up and speak our truth it may feel uncomfortable and bring up fear. We may even feel guilty. However, looking after ourselves is an act of self-love. We are doing what is intuitively best for us and honoring who we are.
To start, we decide how best to say no. Next, we have to work out the best method. Using distance can work well. If we need we can use email, text, or voicemail.
Without the other person trying to persuade us we are more likely to get an outcome that we need.
Face to face is good but in the beginning it may be too challenging.
Once we see that looking after our needs is a healthy choice, saying no becomes easier.
