#No April 5

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If you are a highly productive individual today’s #Coach4aday post is for you on the word NO.

A person who wants to please others may exhibit qualities such as being overly agreeable, having difficulty saying no, seeking validation from others, putting others’ needs before their own, avoiding conflict, and being afraid of disappointing others. If you have completed a Myers Briggs test it may show up as one of the personality types below:

ESFJ (Extraverted-Sensing-Feeling-Judging)

ENFJ (Extraverted-Intuitive-Feeling-Judging)

ISFJ (Introverted-Sensing-Feeling-Judging)

INFJ (Introverted-Intuitive-Feeling-Judging)

All personality types have embedded dangers if moderation doesn’t exist. Especially if you are saying yes to every new obligation or commitment people request of you.

The downside of not knowing how to say no!

If you are drowning in commitments, you might want to read “Learn When to Say No” which I located in the Harvard Business Review.

Saying no to new obligations can have a positive impact on personal tranquility by reducing stress and creating more space for self-care and relaxation. When we say yes to too many things, we can become overwhelmed and feel like we’re constantly running on a hamster wheel, never getting a chance to catch our breath.

If you’re feeling stretched thin, it’s important to remember that it’s okay to say no to new obligations. Be polite but firm in your refusal and explain that you simply don’t have the bandwidth to take on any additional tasks right now. It’s important to prioritize your existing commitments and make sure you’re able to fulfill them to the best of your ability.

Learning to say no can be uncomfortable at first, but it’s an important part of setting boundaries and taking care of yourself. Remember, you can’t do everything, and that’s okay.