Let's talk about saying no. For many saying no is impossible. If you know me, you know that I always say that saying is not selfish it's self-care and essential to survive. Below is a list of some statements and ways to say no, remember it's not selfish it's self-care.
Do not feel guilt about saying no, you have to take care of yourself before you can anyone else, saying no is part of that recipe.
Honoring yourself is the most important thing.
Before saying no do this quick simple check to range your comfort level with saying yes and if your body and mind tells you the opposite, then you probably need to say no and use one of the statements below.
1. Check in with your body
2. Ask yourself what best serves my greater good
3. Take time before answering
4. Ask yourself the final question if I said no how does it serve me?
Helpful no statements:
Unfortunately not
I'm slammed
Not possible
Not this time
Not for me, thanks
It's not my thing
I think I'll pass.
Not today, thanks
I wish I could but…
I'm taking sometime
Maybe another time
I'm not interested
If only I could!
Not now, but another time
I'm honored, but I can't
I wish I were able to
Damn! Not able to fit it in
I won't be able to help
I'd love to - but can't
I'd rather not, thanks
I wish I could make it work
I wish there were two of me
No thank you, but it sounds lovely
We appreciate the offer, however…
Unfortunately, it's not a good time
No thanks, I won't be able to make it
Thanks for thinking of me but I can't
No thanks, I have another commitment
I appreciate your time, but no thank you
I'm not really into it, but thanks for asking!