The Power of Saying ‘No’

Have you ever been caught in a situation where you want to say something but ended up saying something completely different? Yes, you guessed it right I am talking about the vicious cycle of saying yes to everyone for everything when actually you just want to say that two-letter word i.e. ‘No’. Whether it’s being asked for a favour from your colleague when they go on leave for the whole weekend, agreeing to a marriage proposal when you clearly want to focus on your career, or to a friend for lending money even if it increases your own debt. We’ve faced this situation more than once in our lives. Most of us have faced this uncomfortable situation of going against our will. But not anymore! So, read on to find some tips that will help you to stop being a people pleaser and say no exactly when you need to:

Do you find yourself exhausted or inactive for most of the time of the day? Well, most probably you’re suffering from quarantine blues. Since the onset of the pandemic, many of us are staying at home and doing less in terms of social interactions and physical activities. This can have a negative effect on your physical and mental health. Personally, during my COVID-19 I was miserable for the first two months. I kept scrolling down through my Instagram feed endlessly, lost motivation in everyday tasks and eventually I developed anxiety. But fortunately, by the end of the third month, I decided to turn things around. Here are some of the tried and tested ideas that’ll help you to find a balance in life and regain some of your sanity as well: