Comments on: Why Saying “No” Is Important

By: Reverb10 – Lesson: My Body Is A Temple | Small Hands, Big Ideas

Reverb10 – Lesson: My Body Is A Temple | Small Hands, Big Ideas — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 19:16:30 +0000

[...] of rest and how you feel in the morning. I don’t want the alternative. I want to feel good. I say no more often. I take incredible macrobiotics and vitamins. And truly, this year, I haven’t been sick yet [...]

By: The Power of People Who Are “Down” | Small Hands, Big Ideas

The Power of People Who Are “Down” | Small Hands, Big Ideas — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:12:17 +0000

[...] working, just don’t feel like attending this time, etc. All those are legitimate excuses. I say no, too. But I digress – you probably know what I’m talking about. You know those people [...]

By: I am an Advocate of Guest Posts | Small Hands, Big Ideas

I am an Advocate of Guest Posts | Small Hands, Big Ideas — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:03:24 +0000

[...] to offer work that is well-rounded. Sometimes that includes collaborating. There are times when I do have to say no (to hosting and/or writing). It’s your right to choose. It’s not just anyone off the [...]

By: Grace Boyle

Grace Boyle — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:46:06 +0000

@Robert You're right, we must think of the trade-off when we say yes versus no. We tend to forget to listen to ourselves. Thanks for sharing!

By: Grace Boyle

Grace Boyle — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:46:06 +0000

@Robert You're right, we must think of the trade-off when we say yes versus no. We tend to forget to listen to ourselves. Thanks for sharing!

By: Robert

Robert — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:14:31 +0000

I too, used to find it a challenge to say no. I was always trying to please and help people. What helped me was realizing that everytime I said yes to something or someone that I was also saying no to myself.And when I said yes, I was also agreeing to the other baggage that came along with it. After that I think about what I want to experience. If I say yes to driving her around I'm saying no to getting some more sleep or yes to her using my gas. It's a whole lot of trade-offs, but it helps to keep it in mind

By: Friday Linky Love | Small Hands, Big Ideas

Friday Linky Love | Small Hands, Big Ideas — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:53:23 +0000

[...] of that. It’s Friday. I had a round up of four posts this week (productivity sha-wing) on saying no, instant gratification, speaking at my alma mater on blogging and transparency and how technology [...]

By: Grace Boyle

Grace Boyle — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:59:03 +0000

@Ryan You're right, it's a constant struggle. It was good hearing feedback, almost everyone who RT and commented here felt the same. I LOVE how you bring up finding someone else who fill the shoes or complete the job that you've just said “no,” to. Great point!

By: Ryan Knapp

Ryan Knapp — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:05:00 +0000

Great post Grace. I struggle with this everyday. I hate saying no to anyone because I truly try to help everyone out I can in this world, but often it just causes unneeded stress on my part and I end up doing things late.

Now instead of saying yes, I try to find someone else who may be able to help and to make a new connection between people. That way at least the work is getting done and I might have made a new connection.

By: Grace Boyle

Grace Boyle — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:12:08 +0000

@Cheila Thank you! I'm happy you stopped by. I always appreciate reader feedback. If you have any questions, thoughts or just want to say hello, feel free to e-mail me anytime. I'm gracekboyle at gmail dot com