Letting Go of the Guilt When You Say “No”

Have you ever said “yes” to something even though every part of you wanted to say “no”? 🙋‍♀️ Maybe it was another project at work, a volunteer role, or even just grabbing coffee when your calendar was already full. The guilt kicks in fast because “If I say no, will they think I’m selfish? Unhelpful? Not a team player?”

Let’s be real though… every ‘yes’ you give to someone else is a no to yourself. And that constant overcommitting is exactly why you’re running on fumes.

A Simple Script to Practice

If saying no feels impossible, try this softer pause instead:

👉 “Let me get back to you.”

This buys you time, relieves the pressure to decide in the moment, and helps you check if the request truly aligns with your priorities. Most importantly, it keeps you from auto-piloting into another yes you’ll regret later.

Ready to Ditch the Guilt for Good?

Boundaries aren’t about pushing people away, they’re about protecting your energy so you can show up fully for what actually matters. If you’re ready to stop people-pleasing and start setting guilt-free boundaries, join me in my Learn to Say ‘No’ workshop on Wednesday, Sept 24th at 3 pm.

👉 Click here to learn more and sign up

Because your “no” isn’t rejection, it’s permission to live in alignment. 💛