#115: How to Say No

Published: June 12, 2023, noon

Episode 115:\xa0How to Say No

Most people don\u2019t like to be told \u201cno\u201d when they ask for something.\xa0They don\u2019t like to feel the disappointment, the letdown, and the frustration of not getting their needs or wants met. And many people don\u2019t like telling someone \u201cno,\u201d even when it is merited. We humans need social connections and belonging.\xa0Being told \u201cno\u201d or giving a \u201cno\u201d can feel like a threat to relationship and connectedness. When we put relationships first all the time, it can be easy to forget how to say \u201cno.\u201d Whether at work or in your personal life, if you can\u2019t say \u201cno,\u201d you will always be putting others\u2019 needs ahead of your own. In this episode, Dr. Janel Anderson teaches you how to say \u201cno,\u201d with the utmost professionalism, compassion, and grace.

Find show notes at https://janelanderson.com/115