Text your thoughts and questions!There are so many well-intentioned people sharing the mantra, ‘no is a complete sentence’ and while that is technically true and reminds you that you do not need to justify saying no, it doesn’t take into consideration the heart of the matter…YOUR heart in the matter. This week, episode 117 of the Positively Living Podcast is about how to say no without feeling guilty or rude!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, I’m sharing the importance of saying no to some things so that you are able to say yes to others and I provide actionable steps you can take right now to say no in a way that feels good to you and is effective. I cover the following topics:Why we have such a difficult time saying no. What saying no actually means and why you may want to do it more often. How to say no firmly and respectfully. My simple formula for firm, but gracious replies. Saying NO is an important part of protecting boundaries, but it’s not just about saying NO. It’s figuring out when and how to say it.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Positively Living and Lisa at https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/If you’re a DIY dynamo looking for simplicity and productivity support, you’ll find it in the Positively Productive Resources Vault. It’s packed with the worksheets, checklists, workbooks, and recordings I use with clients. Go to www.positivelyproductive.com/vault and use the promo code PODCAST for a special listener discount.CONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:FacebookInstagramResourcesWork with Lisa! Buy Lisa a coffee!LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Tackle Your ToDo List in Four Simple Steps | Positively Productive Systems LLCDance Song Playlist Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3Music by Ian and Jeff ZawrotnyStart your own podcast with Buzzsprout!