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title: The Power of Saying No
description: "If you're really considering that you want to change the way you feel, that you want to thrive, we're going to start looking at that two letter word that can change your life. 

The power of saying no. 

When we are able to say no to others, we're able to create boundaries. 

So in this episode we’re looking at how you can start to flex your no muscle so you can start to stand up for what you really believe in. So you're not being that yes man. So you're not always agreeing to what other people say, even when you don't want to."
---

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# [The Power of Saying No](https://www.optimuscoachacademy.com/the-coaching-hub-podcast-1/the-power-of-saying-no)

 Written by [Ruth Kudzi, MCC](https://www.optimuscoachacademy.com/the-coaching-hub-podcast-1/author/ruth-kudzi-mcc) | May 26, 2020 11:21:00 AM

If you're really considering that you want to change the way you feel, that you want to thrive, we're going to start looking at that two letter word that can change your life. 

The power of saying no. 

When we are able to say no to others, we're able to create boundaries. 

So in this episode we’re looking at how you can start to flex your no muscle so you can start to stand up for what you really believe in. So you're not being that yes man. So you're not always agreeing to what other people say, even when you don't want to.

**Here are the highlights from the episode:**

{1:35} When was the last time you said no?

{2:13} Is no a complete sentence?

{3:53} When it’s difficult to say no

{5:05} An exercise for you to try

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