Authenticity Letter
‘Saying no’ emphatically has been a topic on my agenda the past few years. One of the people who inspire me in how to take great care of yourself and Others is the American psychologist Marshall Rosenberg, who invented Non Violent Communication. In his view, nothing is more important than being able to say ‘no’ empathically.
He reminds us that ‘No’ is always ‘Yes, to something else’.
What I’ve learned is that we should deeply care about the stuff and people we say ‘yes’ to, starting with saying ‘yes’ to our own feelings and needs in this regard, and attending to them properly.
What also stuck with me was the craving of academics I work with for practical tips and advice on how to say no empathically on a daily basis. So, I’d love to give you my ‘two cents’ on how to say ‘no’ in 5 steps.
These steps are all about being in touch with yourself to such a degree that you don’t only know why you are declining but also feel that you need to be declining.
Looking forward to hearing from you,
Anna
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