How skilled are you at saying "no?"

If you have people-pleasing tendencies, you might find it especially challenging to say yes to everything and everyone.

This week, on The Overwhelm Cure, I'm exploring the reasons behind our hesitation to say no and what can happen when we're more focused on making others happy than looking after our priorities.

Over the past two years, I've had some experiences with this, including turning down two lucrative CEO roles. In the end, I chose passion.

Here's what you'll learn in this week's episode:

• The often-overlooked cost of overcommitting and stretching ourselves too thin
• My personal experience of declining two well-paying CEO positions
• How to view every "no" as a way of saying "yes" to your values — and really, yourself
• 9 scripts you can use today to practice saying "no" with grace
• Why just because you can do something doesn't mean you should

I hope these scripts help you start saying yes to what matters most to you.

To learn more and get support with saying "no" and strengthening your boundaries, get in touch at KimberlyKnull.com.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction: Reclaiming Your Time

00:46 The Cost of Overcommitting

01:23 Personal Experiences with Saying No

03:41 Designing a Life Aligned with Your Priorities

06:16 Choosing Passion over Money and Titles

11:05 The Cost of Overcommitting

14:33 Learning to Say "No" with Grace

23:29 Building Keystone Habits

28:51 Conclusion: Embracing Authenticity and Prioritize Yourself