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The act of saying NO
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10 days agoSaying No Without Feeling Guilty
For the longest time, many of us grew up believing that saying NO makes us selfish, rude, or unkind. We were taught to always be available, to please others, and to avoid disappointing people even if it meant disappointing ourselves.
But the truth is, saying NO doesn’t make you a bad person. It simply means you’re choosing peace over pressure, and priorities over people pleasing.
Sometimes, we say yes because we don’t want to hurt someone’s feelings, or because we fear being misunderstood. But constantly saying yes when you really want to say no slowly drains you — your time, your energy, and your happiness.
Learning to say NO is actually an act of self-respect. You’re allowed to protect your space, your time, and your mental health. You don’t owe everyone access to you — especially when it costs you your peace.
Start small. Say “No, I can’t right now,” or “I’d love to, but I have other priorities.” You don’t even owe long explanations. A simple, polite NO is enough.
Because when you start saying no to the things that drain you, you make room to say yes to the things that truly matter.