“Give yourself permission to say, ‘No.’”
As young girls, many of us were taught to always try to please people. We were told it was important to be seen as nice and non-confrontational. As a result, we went out of our way to do things that people wanted. We became people pleasers, afraid to rock the boat.
Is this still your mantra?
Recognize and appreciate that you have a right to do what’s right for you. There is no need to always feel obligated to please others, at your expense.
If a friend asks you do something when you have other priorities, say “No.” If the school asks you to volunteer when you’d rather enjoy lunch with friends, say “No.”
Don’t feel obligated to offer an excuse. Give yourself permission to say, “No!” Because a balanced life includes pleasing yourself, as well as others.
©Meditations for Women
Today’s Affirmation: I have given myself permission to say, “No.”
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Thank you for the message. Sometimes, i just drive me crazy with the to do list for others not me. It really drags me off. I will say NO next time to free myself from the cage built by my kindness and obligation to others. I have to live for myself. A little selfishness is done nothing harm to anyone hehe….
Absolutey liberating to say no. And it frees you to say “yes” when you freely want to say yes. The “yes” and the “no” aren’t the answers~~ the freedom to say them from love is the answer. Hallelujah! …when that freedom comes because your love of yourself is the same as the love of others. Now that’s balance!
It is liberating to be able to say NO and feel good about it.
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