How to Nicely Say No to Plans

How to Nicely Say No to Plans

One reason people feel guilty when saying No, is that we assume it’s rejection of the other person, and that they will think we don’t like them. You don’t have to tell them, “I don’t want to hang out with you. I don’t like you.”

We can nicely say No to someone when we get a request for plans, by just saying what is true for us. Have your focus handy.

Here’s how you can say no in a friendly and considerate manner:

Express gratitude: Start by thanking the person for the invitation or for thinking of you. This shows appreciation for their gesture and acknowledges the effort they’ve made.

Be honest but concise: Provide a brief and honest explanation for why you’re unable to accept the invitation. You don’t need to go into too much detail, but offering a simple reason can help the other person understand your decision.

Offer an alternative: If you genuinely want to spend time with the person but can’t make the proposed plans, suggest an alternative time or activity that works better for you. This shows that you value their company and are still interested in spending time together.

Apologize if necessary: If your absence might inconvenience the other person or if you had previously committed to the plans, offer a sincere apology for any inconvenience caused. Acknowledge the impact of your decision while still standing firm in your choice.

I go into a lot more depth on this in my free training, “The Nice Girl’s Guide to Saying No”.

If you struggle with saying No and always being that “nice girl”, drop me a comment below, and I’ll send you a link to the replay of a training I did.

I’m Donna, a Wellness Coach… 

I broke free from living a life of accommodating everyone else’s needs…

to living a life on my own terms, every single day. It then became my mission to help as many women as possible to find self love, live life on their own terms and still be loving and giving to others.

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