No is often the most difficult word to say. We do not know how to say no to people and hence say yes to anything and everything which often makes us waste a hell lot of time and do things we don’t want to in the first place. It is surely not easy to say no but you must learn to do it. It is very important for your success and also peace of mind.

Here are 7 tips that will help you say no :

1) Focus on why you would like to say NO: Remind yourself why you wish to say no. Focus on the positive outcome of doing so. Choose what is important for yourself in your life.

2) Say no without animosity: You don’t have to get angry or pretend to be angry to say no. Just be honest and frank with the person and state why you have to say a no.

3) Add feelings: All your decisions of saying no will be based on certain feelings. Bring these feelings to your mind and inform the other person as to why you have to say no. Talk about your feelings and open up. In this way the other person will understand your side of the story.

4) Recommend someone else: When you say no, if possible offer an alternative. This will go a long way in helping others find as solution to their issues.

5) You can’t keep everyone happy: Remember that it is impossible for us to keep everyone happy. There will be limitations to this and it must be acknowledged.

6) The world will go on: Stop feeling guilty if you cannot say yes to someone. The world will go on; he or she will find someone else to do the job.

7) Priorities: When you prioritize things in life you will automatically know whether to say yes or no to someone.