This is one I am still working on myself and cant wait until I finally crack it, but while I am learning, I wanted to remind you of something that I also need to remind myself of.

It’s ok to say no without feeling guilty.

If you need to say no to protect your peace

If you just don’t fancy it

If you are tired

If you have already got enough on that week

If saying yes feels like too much

It really is ok to say no

It is even ok to say no without giving an excuse.

You don’t owe anyone a reason, you don’t have to explain yourself or justify your decision. The people who truly care about you will understand and they wont pressure you, They won’t make you feel guilty.

They will simply accept your answer and ask again another time.
Saying no doesn’t make you a bad friend, a bad family member or a bad person.
Sometimes saying no is exactly what we need to do to protect our own well being, and that is ok. In fact, that is more than ok.
Every time you say no to something that drains you, you are saying yes to something that matters the most. You.

Be kind to yourself

Lou. x