FM Walsh & Associates Inc.

No, but thanks for asking!

I am seeing a lot of clients this month overwhelmed by the responsibility of doing all their usual stuff plus meeting all the Christmas expectations.  And I found myself asking the question:  Why don’t we all just say no more often?  

The universe must have been listening as I just received the latest newsletter from my friend, Emma-Louise Elsey at Simplicity Life Coaching and the December topic is all about saying NO.  

Here’s what she has to say:

Women seem to have a harder time saying “No” than men. I think we worry more about hurting other’s feelings and what others think of us.  But when anyone says “Yes” and would rather say “No” what we’re really saying is, “Your needs are more important than mine”.

So, next time, ask yourself “Whose needs am I meeting by doing …… – mine or theirs?” Then simply say: “No, but thanks for asking.

Great advice – so my challenge to you this week?  Say no to something that you really don’t want to do. And then go ahead and do something you really want to do!

Find the joy and let go of the struggle!