Sept 7 – 🛑 The Power of “No”

Today’s daily action from the Self-Care September calendar is about giving yourself permission to say “no” when necessary.

I know …. it can be easier “said than done”, especially if you fear rejection or the response from the recipient

Protecting your time and energy is essential for maintaining a healthy work-life balance. 🚫

Strengths/Qualities related to this action include:
✅️ Assertiveness

✅️  Self-respect

✅️ Boundaries

✅️ Integrity

✅️ Clarity

Feeling guilty about saying “no”?

I know this is something I struggle with, particularly in the past, which was one of the contributors to ending up being burnt out. It also has impacted my ability to put up with unacceptable behaviour at times in my personal relationships ….. everyone deserves to be treated with respect 🙏

Some strategies to help navigate this challenge:

💚 Remind yourself that saying “no” allows you to say “yes” to what matters most.

💚 Practice with low-stakes situations to build confidence.

“Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax”. – Mark Black