Permission to Say No ebook

You say yes to everything because you feel obligated, guilty, or afraid of disappointing people. This makes you resentful, exhausted, and unable to do your actual work. But saying no creates guilt that feels like proof you're being selfish. You're not. This book gives you permission to say no. You'll learn that every yes to something is a no to something else, that people respect you more when you're honest than when you're accommodating, and that the guilt you feel saying no is the guilt of disappointing others' expectations—not the guilt of doing something wrong. You'll discover that saying no is how you protect your sanity and your relationships. You'll learn that good people say no. Good people often say no. For anyone drowning in yeses you didn't want to give, this offers both permission and strategy for reclaiming your time.