Master of the Arts

If you're like most people, saying no probably makes you feel uncomfortable.

Maybe you're a people pleaser, and saying no makes you feel like you're rejecting someone.

Or maybe you're not naturally assertive and you feel too embarrassed to say no.

You may even just want to avoid any sort of conflict, and saying yes seems to be the easy way to go.

The thing is, if you always say yes to things you don't want to do, just because it makes you feel uncomfortable to say no, you're unwittingly saying no to yourself and your needs.

Eventually, you will feel overwhelmed by all the things you said yes to, but didn't really want to do.

This can lead to unnecessary stress and anxiety, ruined relationships, a lack of identity, and burnout.

When you say yes to taking on that new project, and end up dropping the ball on your other tasks.

When you half-heartedly agree to that sketchy investment scheme your friend is offering you, and lose thousands of your hard-earned money.

When you once again go along with your partner's movie choice, even if you don't really like it, and you ultimately forget your film preferences.

All these situations could have been avoided if you had just said no.

But that's easier said than done, especially since there are emotions and social expectations involved in all our interactions.

So how do you say no when it makes you (and maybe others) feel bad?

In Master of The Arts: Excel at Saying No, you will discover:

     How to set healthy boundaries with close friends, family, and romantic partners without feeling guilty about it

     A simple change in wording that will make it less challenging to refuse someone who asks you for a favor

     Clear and firm responses you can use instead of saying no that will get your point across and leave no room for pleas or arguments

     How to respond to your boss without sounding like you're avoiding additional work or shirking from your responsibilities

     7 common mistakes that could backfire on you when trying to politely turn down an invitation or refuse a request

     Why your tone and facial expression could be sending a different message from your words, and how you can align them to send one coherent message

     The sneaky tactics people use to manipulate you that make it harder for you to say no, an...