saying no

Do you struggle with saying no because it creates guilt, fear, or the worry that someone will get mad, sad, or even angry? It’s no wonder saying no can feel so hard when it’s tangled up with those negative associations.

But what if saying no could feel good? What if it could even make you giggle?

I shared a simple exercise in this recent video that can help you start reshaping the way you feel about saying no. 

Here’s how it works:

One person asks a question—any question. It could be as silly as, “C…

Have you ever said no to someone and immediately worried about their reaction? Maybe you’ve thought, “They’ll get mad, and I don’t want to deal with that.” If so, I want to share something that might help you feel less anxious the next time you need to set a boundary.

When people get upset after hearing no, it’s not necessarily about you—it’s about their brain.

Here’s the deal: our brains love patterns and predictability. When we say no and change the rules, their brain has to adjust. Suddenly, th…