Suzette HintonIf there is one thing I have learned while healing from a serious stress-related illness, it is the necessity of allowing myself to say "no" to others. Permitting myself to choose for ...

Learning when to decline certain invitations may be one of the most powerful habits for improving mental health and overall ...

Saying ‘no’ might have the opposite effect in a relationship than the one you might expect. Here are three reasons why. When people are asked what they think makes someone attractive in a relationship ...

That familiar knot in your stomach appears again. Someone just asked you to take on another project, attend another event, or do another favor. Your mind screams “no,” but your mouth betrays you with ...

It’s a tiny word that can make a big difference, says University of Missouri Extension assistant professor Karen Funkenbusch. Yes. It’s another little word that causes stress, burnout and exhaustion.

We live in a world that expects us to be everything to everyone. We’re expected to smile when we’re tired, give when we’re running on empty, and always be available, attentive and accommodating. Over ...

It can be easier to say "yes" to a lot, but it can easily become overwhelming when you start compromising your well-being to please others.

Source: Carl Pickhardt Ph. D. Consider some of the powers of saying “no.” In relationships, stating “no” can be used to argue with, to protest about, to refuse, to defend, or to block something ...

As children, we view our parents as superheroes. They did everything for us. From helping us with homework and getting us to school on time, to making sure we had food on the table every day, they ...

The ability to say “no” is a core leadership competence in today’s complex professional environment. Unfortunately, many organizations reward leaders for an overly accommodating leadership style that ...