The Importance Of Saying 'No'

Gives You More Time

If you say yes to everything others ask of you, there will never be any time for yourself. The effects of never being assertive, as you likely know by now, include added stress, anger, and less energy. You feel tired constantly and do not have a sense of control over your life. You also allow others to cross boundaries and demand too much of your time. Before committing yourself to someone make sure you have the time. It is a difference between being busy and productive. When you are busy, you are spending time on frivolous activities, but productive energy requires brain power and helps you achieve a goal.

When you say no to someone who asks you to make a commitment, it gives you more time. There is no need to explain yourself after you say no or feel rude about doing so, provided you are polite when you decline. It is impossible to please everyone out there all the time and satisfy requests on a continual basis without becoming drained. Spending time on the activities that are important to you helps with discovering your own center and gaining inner freedom.

Keep reading for more benefits of saying no regularly.