The Importance Of Saying 'No'

Increases Energy

When you begin to speak up for yourself by saying no, it increases your energy. Your energy level increases because you have more time to tend to your needs and wants. It does not mean you are a selfish person because you choose to value your time and opinion. You should not feel guilty whatsoever for saying no. It does not make you a bad person or rude. You are just letting others know what your priorities are and that you are managing your own responsibilities. They will also become aware of your worth and realize you are self-confident.

Since you are organizing your time better, you can get some rest and stay focused on your life. The energy you get from not making commitments to others can be used to improve your circumstances and give you peace. Your energy is protected, and you begin to release draining relationships and stressful individuals. By learning to set healthy boundaries, negative individuals can be avoided and unhealthy friendships prevented.

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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.

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