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#boundaries
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

There's a specific kind of relief that belongs to people who finally cancelled the plan they had been dreading for two weeks, and it isn't laziness, it's the first taste of a no that didn't have to be earned with an excuse - Silicon Canals

Cancelling can be relief from anticipatory anxiety and from the self required to say yes, not proof of failure or laziness.
fromTiny Buddha
2 months ago
Mental health

When Being Helpful Hurts: A Guide to Better Boundaries When You're Feeling Drained - Tiny Buddha

Setting clear boundaries and saying "no" ended chronic people-pleasing, reduced resentment, and preserved personal well-being.
fromPsychology Today
7 months ago
Mental health

Why Boundaries Spark Creativity and Innovation

Setting boundaries and saying no reduces overload, preserves mental energy, and creates space for creativity and intentional, higher-quality work.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

There's a specific kind of relief that belongs to people who finally cancelled the plan they had been dreading for two weeks, and it isn't laziness, it's the first taste of a no that didn't have to be earned with an excuse - Silicon Canals

Cancelling can be relief from anticipatory anxiety and from the self required to say yes, not proof of failure or laziness.
Women
fromFortune
5 days ago

Naomi Osaka: the things I didn't do to succeed | Fortune

Saying no protects boundaries and self-knowledge, while saying yes to expectations carries hidden costs.
fromTiny Buddha
2 months ago
Mental health

When Being Helpful Hurts: A Guide to Better Boundaries When You're Feeling Drained - Tiny Buddha

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Mindfulness
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

How to Say No-And Feel Good about It | The Walrus

Illness prompted Elise Moser to recognize she could delegate holiday tasks and say no to excessive commitments, leading to a healthier approach to seasonal obligations.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How to Say No at Work Without Harming Your Relationships

Saying no at work is a learnable skill because face-to-face requests make refusals socially risky and agreed tasks often demand unanticipated effort.
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

Read This Before You Waste Time Chasing the Wrong Goals

At the height of my success as a realtor in Washington, there was a moment when I was being offered incredibly high-valued listings. People were calling me and offering me opportunities that I had worked so hard to get, and in that moment where one might expect me to feel victorious or excited, I felt nothing. I received a call and was offered an amazing listing, in one of the best locations in Washington and my first thought was, no.
Real estate
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
8 months ago

How to Raise Confident Children

Model self-care by setting consistent boundaries, teaching children to say no, and showing that responsible self-care prevents overcommitment and resentment.
fromBusiness Insider
11 months ago

It's hard to say 'no' at work. Etiquette experts told us how to get better at it.

Etiquette expert Lizzie Post emphasized that many people struggle to say no at work, leading to job creep and overwhelming responsibilities.
Parenting
Business
fromBusiness Matters
1 year ago

The Power of No: Why, When and How to Say It

The ability to say no effectively is crucial for small and medium-sized business leaders to protect their time and strategic focus.
Bootstrapping
fromBuzzFeed
1 year ago

Michelle Obama Finally Addressed Why She Skipped Trump's Inauguration

Michelle Obama emphasizes the importance of learning to say no and recognizing personal boundaries.
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