Learn the Art of Saying NO

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6 min readFeb 14, 2023

Learning to say No is the most difficult skill for everyone

Have you ever wondered why it is so hard about saying no? Well, to begin with, it can hurt, bring anger, or cultivate disappointment in the person you say “no” to, and that’s not usually an easy situation.

Additionally, humans are social creatures who tends to plan out their future subconsciously, while they would hope to work with that individual in the future, if are saying NO to that person you are in turn jeopardizing your relationship with him/her, whom you think might help you in future should there be a need. We all have been in a situation when we have Yes to something we don’t want to do but just to protect the feeling of the other person we end up saying Yes and regret it later.

Saying “NO” can be difficult, especially in situations where you feel pressure to comply or when you don’t want to disappoint someone. However, learning the art of saying “NO” is an important skill to have in both personal and professional settings. It allows you to set boundaries, prioritize your time, and maintain your well-being. Here are some tips on how to say “NO” effectively.

YOUR PRIORITIES & REASONING

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