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Prioritize Yourself with the Power of No
Break the habit of saying yes with these life-changing practices by Michael J. Tougais, New York Times bestseller author of The Finest Hours, which went on to become a popular and critically acclaimed film.
Take back your power to choose. Being a yes man seems like the easiest course of action when it comes to maintaining relationships in your life. But people pleasing can become an impulse that neglects your own self-happiness and success until it is too late. Instead of overthinking about what others want, learn effective practices for setting boundaries and choosing what you want in Michael J. Tougais’ bestselling habits book.
Take action to follow your dreams. No Will Set You Free helps you prepare for any situation through effective communication and recognizing when you need to put yourself first. Instead of letting social norms and negativity get the best of you, you’ll be able to choose what you are passionate about. That way, you can say yes to more fulfilling experiences and relationships than you ever imagined.
With each chapter, you’ll find examples of incorporating the power of no into your daily life, such as:
- Easy ways to put your free time first
- Setting boundaries and voicing your needs at work
- How to carefully approach saying no to your family
- A new perspective on how to deal with disappointment
If you enjoy personal transformation books like How to Know a Person, Build the Life You Want, or The Answer is You, then you will love No Will Set You Free.
—MassLive
“I don’t know anyone who won’t benefit from this book. We all struggle to say no, and when we fail to do so, we sacrifice things that would be better, or simply more enjoyable, uses of our time. No Will Set You Free offers smart, interactive solutions to help you get better at saying no while minimizing hurt feelings and maintaining relationships. It’s a punchy, practical, indispensable guide.”
—Vanessa Bohns, PhD, professor of Organizational Behavior at Cornell University and author of You Have More Influence Than You Think
Contents
Author’s Note
Introduction
Why We Say Yes
No to Group Pressure—At Any Age
The Day I Learned the Beauty of No
When to Lean Toward Yes
Woman and No
Impulse
Easy No’s: Creating More Time for You
No and Your Children
Careful Use of No with Your Spouse and Relatives
No and Your Health
No Without Saying No or The Art of Taking a Pass
No at Work
No to Negativity
A New Take on Failure
The Three P’s: Perfectionism, Procrastination, and Patterning
No is Not Selfish
No and Negotiations, Operating Your Business, or Managing a Department
No to Fear and Worry
No and Your Money
When You Are the Requestor
Historic No’s and No’s of Conviction and Consequence
Some Short No’s
Final Thoughts
Acknowledgments
About the Author