Readers Comments
lindariebel wrote: This reminds me of the very first encounter group i led -- 1976! I called it "the right to say no" and it went pretty well for a beginning leader. I also encouraged my (later) therapy clients to practice saying no. It's so important to have that self-respect and freedom!
mindyjourney wrote: Learned this a little while ago when I committed to a laddership project that I wasn’t able to contribute my best. Best to not even accept if you feel that doubt....
gardengal10 wrote: I think it's important that we realize that we can give ourselves PERMISSION to say no.
petroskryf wrote: Thank you for the share of wisdom, Mish. I learned too how important it is to say no when necessary. It is indeed liberating. 💞
pluto178 wrote: I learnt to say NO when i was a cub scout leader and taught the children about the just say no campaign.......i was a cub scout leader because I did not know how to say NO.........I soon learned here i was three children a house to look after a full time job and the mothers at home all day did not offer.....ask a busy person and they will get the job done is a cop out.... each of us should do our share......to volunteer is different to being out upon just because you don’t know how to say NO.... so ia guess I was lucky to learn through teaching lol. X
DotMatrix wrote: Saying no really is a kindness to ourselves. Some are better at it than others. Thanks for sharing your wisdom and what helped you overcome mental hardship.
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kjoyw wrote: Oh, my! Haven’t we all done this?!? But once you feel that relief of actually saying NO, it begins to get easier. I always try and and to remember that sometimes, too, saying No helps me to then say Yes to myself. Good feeling!