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'cos I need to ask but if they say no, that's fine, I can find another way around it or if we really can't get volunteers then we need to rethink our idea.<br /><br />Take some encouragement from a charity volunteer manager - I don't want people doing things they don't enjoy or can't fit in 'cos it's not sustainable or as effective as finding people who actually enjoy and have time for the tasks!<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Eleanorjane (good at saying no to others, terrible at saying no to her own expectations!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-29451466489527384482012-12-06T22:03:00.021+01:002012-12-06T22:03:00.021+01:00The reality of life is that no matter what we do, ...The reality of life is that no matter what we do, not everyone is going to like us. C'est la vie. So, we might as well protect ourselves and those we care about.<br /><br />Both yes and no should be considered decisions and both delivered with a smile. . .!Tish Jetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08865177127050648489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-41027254824245908452012-12-06T18:35:32.003+01:002012-12-06T18:35:32.003+01:00I was diagnosed with Fibomyalgia fairly young (at ...I was diagnosed with Fibomyalgia fairly young (at 27) and I *had* to learn to say no, or pay the consequences. It's been very useful, from that perspective. :)<br /><br />Also as I've gotten older, I too, feel that I don't care if everyone likes me...I have to like me/feel good/be ready for what I need to be ready for in my life, and I can't do that if I say yes to everyone and everything. :)<br />Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10158062070312010146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-89478622632590319092012-12-06T18:34:01.787+01:002012-12-06T18:34:01.787+01:00I read this wise counsel somewhere...
It's im...I read this wise counsel somewhere...<br /><br />It's important to say "no" to the wrong things. It makes you stronger within yourself and gives you more time to say "yes" to the right things.Treenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-87641221671541796882012-12-06T17:55:12.775+01:002012-12-06T17:55:12.775+01:00Gretchen said it well; I'd add, to say your ho...Gretchen said it well; I'd add, to say your honest no •and equally crucially• your honest yes is to take responsibility for your life.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-74879180811455863512012-12-06T12:18:56.738+01:002012-12-06T12:18:56.738+01:00Fun post!
Well, as a French I am not sure I am tot...Fun post!<br />Well, as a French I am not sure I am totally good at saying NO when I should. Getting better though. I have learned my lesson since our family moved to Florida ten years ago. So many people who are not friends who suddenly love you dearly and need absolutely to visit you - just for a couple weeks.<br />NNNW. NC<br />NO, NON, NO WAY :-)NO COMPROMISE :-)<br />Anne (Playing with Scarves)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-53611651410288455752012-12-06T10:47:13.154+01:002012-12-06T10:47:13.154+01:00I was usually good at saying "no" to my ...I was usually good at saying "no" to my three children (lack of money helped!). There was one occasion I remember well even though it was over 30 years ago! My oldest child Vicky had been in hospital with appendicitis, and she still looked quite frail. We were in a shop and she asked for some sweets, and I said "no", as she had been given lots of presents in hospital. An interfering couple insisted on giving her the money!!! After they left, I said to Vicky "Why don't you buy sweets for your brother and sister? You've been given all these presents and they haven't had anything." She instantly agreed, I'm pleased to say.Sue - Over 60 and Over Here!http://over60andoverhere.blogspot.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-8644804305951239302012-12-06T08:40:26.040+01:002012-12-06T08:40:26.040+01:00i'm still working on the art of saying no. The...i'm still working on the art of saying no. The french have it down pat, a simple no without the long winded reasons why !Carolhttp://www.boudoirbandit.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-17698683475168646792012-12-06T06:31:54.715+01:002012-12-06T06:31:54.715+01:00I am an American, of English and Dutch heritage. ...I am an American, of English and Dutch heritage. As far as I know, I am not at all French, but I've never had the slightest problem in saying "no". <br /><br />My children & I were watching a tv show some years ago (I think it was Dr. Phil) and the subject was a woman who could never say "no" to her little daughter, to the extent that she bought the child a present Every Single Day. Dr. Phil pointed out how damaging it was to the child to have a parent unable to say "no". My kids turned to me and said, "You say no to us ALL the time, Mom!"<br /><br />---Jill AnnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-18870574292704264152012-12-06T01:24:31.520+01:002012-12-06T01:24:31.520+01:00I've no issue whatsoever with saying no. I wa...I've no issue whatsoever with saying no. I was taught at a very young age to guard my personal time well and only commit to things I wanted to do, and where I could both enjoy that commitment and make a difference. I have zero tolerance for people who over commit, or commit to things they don't really want to do. Grow a backbone is what I want to tell them. Or stop whining and do what you promised you'd do. Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01924951632694536923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-88380369212112397632012-12-06T00:48:24.245+01:002012-12-06T00:48:24.245+01:00I am much better than i used to be. It was only af...I am much better than i used to be. It was only after getting burned out by being on too many committees and doing the lions share of the work that i learned how to say no. Now it's easy and I have much more balance in my life. I highly recommend it!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-59485599833867258882012-12-05T22:41:39.337+01:002012-12-05T22:41:39.337+01:00I'm a disaster and had thought I was getting b...I'm a disaster and had thought I was getting better, only to notice that I'm worse. A good reminder, well, after the holidays anyway.KSLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10251064646063353242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-34204058018203883872012-12-05T21:10:10.823+01:002012-12-05T21:10:10.823+01:00Getting a no out of my mouth has always been so di...Getting a no out of my mouth has always been so difficult.. how I envy French women and their easy 'non'. It's really the only thing that makes sense if you want to live your life and not feel like your days are just a series of favors.SEnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-92065904921585845482012-12-05T21:03:29.229+01:002012-12-05T21:03:29.229+01:00I believe that the difficulty saying no concerns b...I believe that the difficulty saying no concerns both sexes.<br />There is a cultural factor in it, as well as the psychological one.<br />Trying to change your behavior is difficult, yet possible.mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13732534795009852825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-57224243392054160112012-12-05T20:53:03.312+01:002012-12-05T20:53:03.312+01:00I'm still in the learning process! My husband...I'm still in the learning process! My husband helps me at times by insisting I use the no-word. Thank you for encouraging me in this area. I want to be a no-speaking French woman!Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14577919062812348914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-70510335135910072232012-12-05T20:01:25.345+01:002012-12-05T20:01:25.345+01:00Ah yes. People pleasing American-style... to the d...Ah yes. People pleasing American-style... to the detriment of our sanity, not to mention, the character of our children.<br /><br />A good no or <i>non</i> on a regular (and appropriate) basis is the only way to the wholehearted yes or <i>oui</i> to ourselves and our principles.<br /><br />Not to mention children who know <i>not</i> to go for the third cookie, or the endless whine... BigLittleWolfhttp://dailyplateofcrazy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-81299089923746303372012-12-05T20:00:32.612+01:002012-12-05T20:00:32.612+01:00I think I'm doing much better with 'No'...I think I'm doing much better with 'No' these days. I never felt I could say no at work. Now that I'm not getting paid to do stuff it's easier for me to say No.Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10239488936038510294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-69845769023510595602012-12-05T19:54:27.642+01:002012-12-05T19:54:27.642+01:00I've got better at saying no as I've got o...I've got better at saying no as I've got older, but it's not very English! Thank you for your lovely comment today. Much appreciated.That's Not My Agehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16052973075052114955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-87290013369816488282012-12-05T18:30:18.912+01:002012-12-05T18:30:18.912+01:00How am I doing with my "yes" and "n...How am I doing with my "yes" and "no" options? Better than it used to be, but not as well as it should be. This post is exactly what the doctor's order especially at this time of year, with so many obligations and demands on our time, and not enough to go around.<br /><br />Amelia Amelianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-62859800479977824352012-12-05T18:04:58.625+01:002012-12-05T18:04:58.625+01:00As my migraines have increased in frequency , I...As my migraines have increased in frequency , I've become much bolder in saying "no". I've learned very painfully that I cannot over commit myself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-35168838542922401222012-12-05T17:45:22.225+01:002012-12-05T17:45:22.225+01:00I LOVE this article and it is soooo true ... Woman...I LOVE this article and it is soooo true ... Woman should sometimes be proud to say “no” IF for no other reason than it makes them more “French” :) labergerebasquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04057578832231849332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-89406541401654042302012-12-05T17:38:36.755+01:002012-12-05T17:38:36.755+01:00I learned a really useful trick when I lived in th...I learned a really useful trick when I lived in the south - I learned how to make a "no" sound like a yes. <br /><br />"Oh I wish I could! I wish I could pick up trash along the highway on Saturday! But I can't! I am so sorry! But y'all have fun!" <br /><br />Note there are no explanations as to why not. It's just that you can't - and that's enough. Even if you can't because you don't want to.<br /><br />It sounds better when said with a southern accent.the gold diggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09134199198587591427noreply@blogger.com