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It’s ok to say no…you do not have to be a victim.

Do you habitually say yes when you mean no… are you afraid that saying no will hurt feelings … what about your own feelings?.. does saying yes mean that you put your goals on to the back burner?

You do not have to be a slave to others, do you think for one minute that they would quietly agree to a request of your own if they didn’t want to, if it was inconvenient, distateful to them or a nuisance? Would they let your request stand in the way of their own goals?

It’s ok to me a little more assertive, to have more self respect… you do not have to be a doormat…don’t bottle up feelings of resentment, give yourself a break.

You do not automatically have to say yes to every request. You do have a choice, and you can choose to say no.

If you say no politely, and state your case calmly, you will gain both self respect and the respect of others. As a result you will feel better within yourself, your self confidence will rise, your blood pressure will reduce, your stress levels will be lowered, and your health will improve.