Saying Yes With Your No

What if the thing you’re most afraid to say no to is actually keeping you from everything you truly want?

Sometimes it’s hard to say no. We know from past experiences, it can often feel like you are losing out on something. Unfortunately, this can lead to saying "yes" when we actually mean "no", because we don’t want to upset someone, let them down, or miss out. And we may not want to experience the uncomfortable feelings that arise after we express a healthy boundary.

But what if saying "no" is a massive "YES" to what you actually prefer?

What if you are only letting go of something that no longer resonates? Think about this, when someone asks you if you want something to eat at a restaurant, and it’s something that you dislike, it’s easy to say "no". Especially when you know there is something else on the menu that you prefer. However, if you were hungry, and it was the only thing on the menu that you thought was available, saying no may be more difficult.

Often, when we have difficulty saying no, it’s because we feel like we are losing out on that one possibility for us to feel loved, accepted, or connected.

But just like in the restaurant, when you say "no" to what you do not prefer, it opens up room for you to say a big "YES" to the other things in life that truly excite you.

Similarly, saying yes to something you don’t really want can also be saying no to what you truly prefer.

For example, when you say "yes" to relationships that don’t mutually support you or truly align, you’re putting your time, energy, and resources into non-resonant situations and experiences. And through settling for less than you truly deserve, you may also be saying no to relationships and experiences that fully resonate and support you.

👉🏽 Try this Inner Truth Inquiry:

Ask yourself these questions today in regards to your work, life, friends, relationships, and anything else you can think of:

☑️ Where am I saying "yes" in my life when I really mean "no"?

☑️ What am I afraid of losing out on that clouds my vision?

☑️ What does my massive "YES" look like in each and every situation?

By saying no to what you don’t prefer, you say yes to aligning with what you truly deserve. Want to go deeper with aligning with your own inner truth? Sign up to our free 8-day Inner Truth Immersion. With gratitude,

Michael & Jamie, Cofounders of Inner Truth Seekers