No.

Such a small but powerful word.

But it is not always easy to say.

1. Kindly disarm and then state your need.
2. State how you feel about it.
3. Improve your self-esteem.
4. Remember why you are saying no.
5. The world will go on.
6. Celebrate and analyze your successes.

You may not be able to say no to everything you’d like to say no to in your week. Even if you use the advice in this article.

Don’t put too much focus on those few situations though. It will only bring your self-esteem and motivation to cultivate the no-habit down.

Instead, focus mostly on your successes. You may just have said no in one or a few small ways this week. That is still something new and great in your life so feel good about it. Pat yourself on the back and celebrate in some small way what you have accomplished and how you have grown as a person.

And think a bit about what went well in those interactions and what you can learn from them for the future.