Why is so difficult to say no ?
Pressure – feel like a chicken - Labeling Some things seem like attractive alternatives – desserts, skipping school.. Justification – you feel you have to have a good reason. Assertiveness - people are afraid to speak up for themselves Fear of standing out from the crowd Don’t want to hurt someone’s feelings I want to be liked Why is it so difficult to say no?
Play now Pay later
Pay now Play later
If you don’t say no now…. you won’t be able to say yes later.
C – Calm - Clear – Consistent P – Proud - Posture – Pupils R – Repeat – Repeat - Retreat
This baby can say no.
This cat can say no.
Anyone can so no once….but can you keep that going? We must practice this skill!
Not interested
I’m good, thanks!
I don’t have time for that
I thought you were smarter than that
You go ahead, let me know how it goes
I’m afraid I’m not the right person for it.
Now is not a good time
I have an appointment
I have a family thing
I’m having a blood transfusion
No
I’m focusing on other things right now
Nope
Absolutely not.
Nah
No Thanks
I don’t have room for that in my life
I don’t do that
Turn and walk away
I don’t have room for that in my schedule
Thanks for thinking of me, but I can’t.
I’m not able
I have to wash my hair
I have to wash my hare
Yeah Right!
Heck no.
Not possible
Sorry, no can do.
Ew.
Apologies, but I can’t make it.
I need some alone time right now.
That’s a bad idea
I’d rather stick needles in my eyes…or your eyes
That might be the worst idea I’ve ever heard
Seriously?
Not gonna happen
I can’t do that
Really?
I’m allergic, that could kill me
Finger Wave
Head Shake
Stink Face
Pretend to answer your phone – and say “I have to take this.” Then walk away.
No and neither should you
I have to call my Aunt
I have to call my Ant
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO
I have to floss my cat.
my crayons all melted together.
naw
No comment
Speak to my assistant
nah
I would rather…
Clothes Pin Picture 1.Take the clothes pin 2.Hold it in your non-dominant hand 3.Hold it with your thumb and middle finger 4.Squeeze the clothes pin together as fast as you can for 1 minute