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When you stop resisting your emotions, you stop fighting reality. Accepting every single emotion, no matter how uncomfortable, makes us more grounded and more capable of embracing change… Continue Reading
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7 Tips to Help You Learn to Politely Say, “No”
Have you ever had someone ask you to do something and you wanted to say “no”, but you blurted out “yes” instead?
If so, you’re not alone. Many people have a tough time saying “no”.
However, if you’re tired of having to feel bad about declining something or someone, then it’s time that you learned how to politely say no and keep your head up.
It’s difficult to please everyone. In fact, it’s almost impossible.
But here’s the thing. You don’t have to please everyone. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with you saying “no” when you don’t feel inclined to do something.
In fact, those that say “yes” when they want to say “no” are more apt to struggle with anger and resentments throughout life. Surely, you don’t want that.
Chances are, you’ll run into various situations where someone will ask something of you, and you want to say “no”. The following tips will help you out…
Why It’s Okay Not To Be Okay: You Shouldn't Hide Your Feelings
Most times we’re okay, or generally comfortable, but sometimes we’re not.
Sometimes it feels like life threw a brick at you and it landed between your eyes. Other times it is subtler – like having a “D” whilst the person next to you had an “A”, or going to a parking lot only to discover that the only space left was between a Mercedes and a Porsche, while you own a barely functional pickup truck.
But it could get worse.
Often, when we turn to someone to tell them how we feel, or don't present a mask of happiness, we get hammered with comments like “stay positive,” and other affirmations and slights which goes a long way toward making our feelings invalidated…
One Positive Action
Choose One Measurable Win
When everything seems important, it can be hard to finish anything. Your attention gets pulled in too many directions, and when your day is done, it feels like nothing was accomplished. This makes progress feel invisible.
Measurable wins matter. A measurable win is a task with a clear finish line. It’s something small that you know you can finish and feel good about. Finishing something creates a sense of momentum that planning and thinking alone cannot provide. The sense of closure from a measurable win makes it easier to move on to the next thing with more focus.
People often make the mistake of aiming too high or too broad. When choosing a measurable win, focusing on something that doesn’t depend on outside factors is critical to ensure that it is realistic. A measurable win should be small enough that completion is likely, even on a hard day.
Choose one task today with a clear end point and complete it. Do not add to it or make it bigger. When it is finished, let it be done. Completing one clear task can increase your confidence and launch you forward in the rest of your to-do list.
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Today's Affirmation
I am rising to the best version of myself.
I trust that the path ahead is going to bring me the best outcomes.
I am opening the door to great opportunities… Continue Reading