@Terry: Go you! Best of luck developing your list. Be bold, be strong, be YOU.

@Megan: Glad my list and newsletter have inspired you to play BIG (and not so wimpy!). Yes, try on these NOs for size and see what resonates with you. May feel a bit weird at first … growing pains (but good ones!).

@Robin: Great idea to share with your weight loss group. So much of life is setting boundaries and learning so say NO (with grace). Discipline is a good thing. Hope your clients enjoy the exercise!

@Laura: Love your idea about the list helping to eliminate the overwhelm that so many of us feel. When we learn to say NO, it makes saying YES (to the right things) that much easier. Yay!

Thanks for presenting the idea of a ‘no’ list. Keeps things in alignment.

Thank you for posting your Absolute No list!

Mine would have been wimpy without it as model. With your permission, I’m going to borrow it and live with it for a week. It feels so DARING! — Then I’ll dig deep and develop my own.

Thank you so much for your excellent post and newsletter!

wow, I love your list! I am going to write out my own this week. I know there are some things lurking around and need to go on to my NO list…

thanks,
Terry

I too am a great fan of Cheryl Richardson and have been privileged to be on a panel with her as part of the International Coaches Federation. She is truly an inspiration and so is your list of No’s. (It does remind me of my toleration list)

I think I will actually take the time today, to sit down and go through the exercise. Getting clearer and clearer is always a great exercise and I appreciate your unique way of reminding me.

Anita

@Lisa – Glad to know a fellow Cheryl fan. She’s an amazing woman and I’m fortunate to have seen her speak in person a few years ago. She packs a punch in a graceful, loving way. A good lesson for us all. Excited for your “me” time exploration. You can’t go wrong!

@Michelle – Acceptance is a beautiful thing, my friend. Woo hoo!

@Sue – I bet your workshops are powerful. Thanks for your beautiful comments.

@Grace – Feels great to just say no, right? A bit scary at first, but SO liberating. Go for it!

@Phil – Good point about replacing “women” with “entrepreneurs.” Glad you made the mental shift and could take something positive away from this post! Steal (aka: model!) away. Let’s stop the suffering.

@Mitch – Agreed … whining is a waste of energy. Just say no.

@Lynn – You’re so sweet! Glad this idea can come in handy with your clients. Boundaries are a beautiful thing. And pets … well, they are the heartbeat of a home. One of my fave quotes: “Nothing makes a house cozier than cats.”

@Aimee – Fresh air is nice, right? May we all breathe a bit easier now that we can be real.

Your list of ‘no’s is astounding. I’m always urging clients to set boundaries and yours is a fabulous example that I may use. Like you, one of mine is not to live life without pets. Their love and devotion is one of the greatest examples we humans can emulate.
It’s great to have you aboard our Tribe!
Lynn Moore