Learning to Say "No" Without Apologizing | Developing the Muscle to Decline & Honour Your Boundaries A lot of people struggle with the word no. Whether it's to say no, when they're not in the mood - or even more alarming, the individuals who take issue with hearing no. Much of culture & society has provided so many different vehicles to teach us the virtues of agreeability, being accommodating, and being willing to serve -- that we're now catering to a sense of entitlement, that can sometimes become ugly. As a first note - there is nothing offensive about saying the word no, or hearing it. Time, energy, and attention are highly valued resources - every person is juggling between priorities and obligations that make demands for all three. So in honour of where you want your energy to go - say no. And in honour of where you would much rather sit it out - say no Learn the benefit of being firm and direct when it comes to where you want your energy to go and flow. #mentahealth #sayingno #boundaries Any questions? Send us an email: inquiries@spe-projectpurpose.com 0:00 - 2:30 - Intro 2:30 - 17:00 Saying No, Without Apology 17:00 - Wrap Up *RESOURCES* - Nine Practices to Help You Say No: https://hbr.org/2013/02/nine-practices-to-help-you-say - How and When to Say No: https://psychcentral.com/lib/learning-to-say-no - How to Say No to People: https://www.verywellmind.com/say-no-to-people-making-demands-on-your-time-3145025 For all topics related to renewing and rebuilding family, communities and relationships, check out our blogs! We post bi-weekly: https://www.spe-projectpurpose.com/blogs Make sure to come visit us, subscribe to the website, and join our Member's Area for more valuable content: *SOCIALS* Website: www.spe-projectpurpose.com Facebook Page: @ProjectPurposeSPE Instagram: @ProjectPurposeSPE or my personal account @realistrae Twitter: @Purpose_SPE Pinterest: @ProjectPurposeSPE

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