The Power of No: How to Say it With Conviction
If there are many reasons to say yes, there are equally a lot of reasons to say no. By saying no you can minimize your level of stress. You allow other people to become more responsible. By saying no, you can discover your power to have more control over your choices.
But how do you exactly do that? You may be one of those who struggle in saying it. Well, the following tips may just help you out:
1. Practice saying no.
All it needs is a little practice. Stand in front of the mirror and imagine yourself talking to another person. Picture him asking a favor that you don\’t want to do. Then imagine saying no straight to his face.
If you are still struggling, you may want to boost your confidence by making use of subliminal messages. You can use the following:
I have the right to decline over something.
Saying no doesn\’t mean I am weak.
Saying no means taking a responsibility to do something else.
I have the power to say no.
You can repeat these subliminal messages as often as you can. To ensure you won\’t forget these subliminal messages, you can write them on paper and place them in noticeable areas. It won\’t be long before they become a new set of belief system for you.
2. Just blurt it out.
If someone approaches you for something and you don\’t like it, just say no. You can end it with a smile and an eye contact, but that\’s about it. Know that you are really not obligated to explain the reason why, unless, of course, the other person wants to know why.
3. Be watchful of your voice.
You don\’t want to deliver a bad message to the other person-that you\’re saying no because you dislike him or what he did. Thus, you have to be careful about how you say it. As much as possible, say it firmly but in a non-confrontational manner.
4. Consider coming up with a compromise.
You may not be able to do one thing, but you\’re open for another. Unless you are really firm about saying no, it\’s best to come up with a compromise. It always leads to a win-win situation. For example, if someone asks you to finish a task in the next two days, you may say no for the tight deadline, but you can ask for an extension, if you\’d definitely like to go on with it.
5. Extend your patience.
Some people can really be pushy, and you need to be a little more patient. You may have to repeat saying no a couple of times before they will finally relent to your final decision. Or you can say \”I\’ll think about it\” and give yourself time to analyze the situation. Check if you can find time for it. Nevertheless, should the task be non-significant and doesn\’t really matter to you in any way, you might as well not squeeze it in and jeopardize the more important ones.
Author Bio: Nelson Berry is The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Click Here Now for 4 Free Subliminal Messages Video Downloads (valued at $160)!
Category: Self Help
Keywords: Subliminal Messages, Free Subliminal Messages videos