NO THANKS DAY TOTE

We should all feel comfortable saying “no”. Women, especially, are taught to always be agreeable and accommodating and are even pressured to compromise their own security and wellbeing to reduce conflict or keep others from feeling awkward or put out. This rhetoric discourages vulnerable people from asking for and demanding the things that they need to not only thrive but also to feel safe and protected by those around them.

TALKING POINT

Judith Sills Ph.D explains in her article for Psychology Today that we should think about the act of saying “no” as turning into ourselves, rather than turning away from others. It is a word that can help you define your own values and boundaries and doesn’t need to be connected with negativity. (Psychology Today)