How to Say ?NO? to Reduce Stress in Your Life
Why do you feel stressed? Most of the time it is because you have taken on more than you can handle. This happens to the best of us. We have good intentions when we volunteer to lead scouts, organize the school PTA fundraiser and take meals to a new mom, all while keeping up with work, and family life. It is no wonder that so many people are stressed to the point of exhaustion.
When you try to cram in too many activities, then you are putting yourself and your family in a very precarious situation. You are spreading yourself too thin and more often than not, you are not giving your full attention to the things that should matter most in your life. When you are so busy, there are bound to be things that get pushed to the side. This leads to more stress and feelings of guilt. Sometimes reducing the stress in your life may be as easy as saying no once in awhile. While it is difficult to say no when you really do have good intentions, saying no can often be the best way for you to deal with certain situations.
So, when you are always being asked to take on duties, both at work, home and in your other activities, what is the best way to say no? Here are some tips that will help you refuse when you are constantly being asked.
Be honest with yourself: Whenever you are asked to do anything, you need to stop and think before you say yes. You need to be honest with yourself. If are you being asked to do something that you are not sure that you have the time for, then saying no is often better. In addition, if you have trouble with deciding what to take on, then think about the things that you enjoy doing the most and go from there. When you are honest about what you do want to do, then saying no gets easier.
Don?t feel guilty: Many of us end up taking on tasks that we shouldn?t simply because we are made to feel guilty or we make ourselves feel guilty. Think about it this way: when you are asked to bake ten dozen cookies because ?no one else will do it?, then you are not saying yes because you want to do it. You are saying yes because you feel guilty. You are feeling like you are letting someone down. Let go of the guilt and don?t let it stand in the way of making choices for you. After all, if you end up taking on a task and then not completing it, then the stress and guilt you feel will only double.
Don?t say yes right away: You have a right to think about something before you commit. This is especially true when it is something that will take up a lot of your time. Before you commit to another protect, think about it. Consider the options and weight the consequence carefully. This will give you enough time to decide if you are ready to accept or decline.
Yes! You can say no and when you learn to do that, you are reducing the stress you are feeling.
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