It really is a word ...

There is a word I think more people should learn. The word is NO and is defined in the dictionary as: Opposed to yes, not, not any, not at all. I used to have a problem with using this word, but as I got older, not so much.

If there is something I truly do not want to do or do not feel comfortable with, I'm going to say no. I hear no everyday and haven't died yet. I hear it from my customers, friends and family. The sun will still rise tomorrow.

If someone asks you to do something you really do not want to do why say yes. You'll only be uncomfortable and you'll get nothing out of it. If the person who asks is a true friend they will understand.

Unfortunately for people who know me, I don't have a problem with the word. I'm just not going to be put in a position I don't want to be in. It's not worth what you go through.

Recently, someone I know was telling me of a situation she is in. She deep down knows she shouldn't do this but probably will. She will also probably regret it. Can I stop it? No. Not my job. It's her job to say no.

Mostly, we are afraid to say no because it might hurt someone's feelings or they may get mad. If the person feels this way, does it really matter? Is this relationship truly beneficial to you?

The good news is after you say no a few times it rolls off your tongue more easily. People get used to hearing you say it and don't react as negatively. Say do what you as a person want to do.

The word no won't hurt you. It may actually make you stronger.