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\n<\/p><\/div>"}, 16 Awesome Topics to Talk About with a Girl, 175 Conversation-Starters to Entertain You and Your Friends. Are you pressuring him to spend more time with you? I know this message is something that I can apply to every portion of my life: home, work, family, friends. Thank you, Lysa, for being brave enough to tackle this tough topic! This sounds like exactly what I need as I am a chronic yesser because I fear of hurting someones feelings or making things difficult for others even if it means making things difficult for me. Stress can take a serious toll on your health . If you say this powerful phrase, youll help him relax and reduce his anxiety. Im excited about the bible study. What a wonderful way to start my day. Signed up for the Bible study. (paraphrased of course). Copyright 2020 Lysa TerKeurst. I am really enjoying doing these they encourage me and give me insight. It was very timely that I saw this on Facebook. I long to honor God with my time. There are several reasons why we sometimes feel pressured to say yes, even when we dont have to. I have signed up for this and I cant wait. Would love a book to share with a friend! Im aware of changes on the horizon and the Lord pushing me toward new places which I cant apprehend unless I surrender old habits. Thank you for all you do! When turning down an invitation, it is best to be polite and considerate of the person asking for your time. Im signed up for the online bible study! Yes, I have signed up for the study. I signed up for the Best Yes study. My friend and I are releasing the junk that clouds our lives that often leads to frustration because of trying to do all and be all. lol. Personal: 1. This is a study that is going to touch me deeply I just know it and cant wait to read the book someday, I heard you on klove today, some days I feel so overcommited, that what is really important gets put on the back burner, would live to explore the chapters in your book, I signed up, I forgot to add that on previous post. CAN YOU HELP US SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR E-MAIL MAILING LIST THANKS BEV. You want him to be able to handle the situation hes in. Cant wait to let God speak to me through your bible study! And its one of the quickest paths to doubt, insecurity, and anxiety. Just signed up! I signed up for your online bible study of The Best Yes, Im looking forward to the webcast tonight. #yesaholic. I have signed up for the online bible study & am part of a group too! Say no limits stress: Taking on too much or saying yes to things you really don't want to do creates excessive stress. Thank you so much for writing this book and I look forward to how the bible study will help me to affect change in my life. SO excited about starting something I can do from home and be accountable with a group from MOPS to discuss as we go! You may have even tried to stop it. Ive been this way for so long and Im really tired from the guilt. Heather Moulderis an attorney and executive coach who helps successful yet unfulfilled professionals create success from the inside out (on their own terms). Identifying and accepting our emotional wiring You should say yes to everything because it will make you look reliable, flexible, motivated, and ambitious. Practice plenty of self-care. Youre also a song by Queen and David Bowie, but thats a discussion for another day. Love this quote: Make sure your YES is worth the NO. If something doesnt feel right, it probably really isnt! [clickToTweet tweet=How to Say No When Were Pressured to Say Yes' quote=How to Say No When Were Pressured to Say Yes']. Im signed up, what do I do next? The last thing you need is pressure from a random mental health guy on the Internet. Very interested in reading your book.I signed up for the Bible study. I cant wait for it to start! I am signed up and ready to unhassle my life! It's really bad for your stamina." I have signed up as well,but afraid I will not be able to purchase the book. This one is a very powerful thing to say, especially when he feels like something is wrong with him. Thanks so much for doing these. This dynamic is popular in relationships and is called the runner-chaser dynamic. I signed up to this bible study,looking forward to learn more!! :-) I can totally use this study for personal growth and would benefit from reading your book too:-) Im the worse at saying YES to ALOT of things,people,projects etc and either not following though, not being able to finish or have to go back and say no after comitting to saying yes I can/will!! Ive got the study guide but I need the book bc my library got it bc I asked for them to get it, but their r others waiting for it, and I have to turn it in 9-19-14! Have confidence that youre saying no to a request, not a person; that by turning down a demand or invitation, youre saving your energy and can give it more authentically at a later point. I signed up for the online study!! So excited and look forward to this bible study! As soon as you answer these questions honestly, youll be able to figure out how to stop putting pressure on him. Cant stop inviting others to do the same. Thank you for being such a blessing to me and so many other women and mothers. This might be the best thing to say to him if hes stressed out and thinks he cant manage to deal with his situation. Ok, I have signed up. This is my first OBS with you, and Im looking forward to it. Thats why saying share your thoughts with me can be a good thing to say when he says he feels pressured. Thank you! I have signed up for the study and I am very excited for it to start! Signed up, book ordered, cannot wait until Monday! Youre already strong enough to tackle social pressure in your life. With a shortage of local workers available, the Charlevoix resort located about 350 kilometres northeast of Montreal turned toward foreign workers, mostly from Mexico, to fill positions mainly in Just signed up for the Best Yes and excited to try my first online bible study. Change friends, she said. Am I too late to win an ebook? , Just signed up and would love to win a free copy of the book! WebBelow are some tips on how to say no without feeling guilty or like a burden to various situations. I used to cave if I said no but they still insisted. I signed up! Now I would like a copy to be able to do the same for another lucky lady so she can join me in the bible study! I went to Women of Faith and truly enjoyed your testimonies. It is hard. Although you might think so, this point is not similar to point 6. Seek support from another friend who's there. Dr. Peggy Rios is a Counseling Psychologist based in Florida. Hi Lysa!!! Giving a task back shows the exact opposite. Im excited to begin reading your book with my girlfriend! Looking forward to it! You ROCK!!!! Thank you for understanding. It can be so difficult. I am reevaluating my priorities so I can be the best mom possible to my children and be an example of how to live an authentic, positive, Christian life. You are right, my heart screams yes yes yes. Im going to be starting my own study of your book with a few young 20-somethings girls at my church with a hope to be able to go deeper in community with them and encourage one another to give our best yes! . I have been having panic attacks over the responsibility and amount of work involved with this. And dont think I will regret it this time!! You don't need to read financial reports. Id love a copy of your book! I just finished reading What Happens When Women Say Yes to God with a group of fabulous ladies and can not wait to start the online study on the Best Yes!. Follow these three steps to start saying "no" at work with confidence so that you can focus on your priorities and be more productive. Often, that feeling originates I cant wait for the Bible Study! How freeing!! Being a yes-person all the time is going to put too much on your plate. Just signed up for online study & that was a yes I can handle! So I am so excited to try this new way of doing a Bible Study. After you identify the cause, next youll want to try to understand why youre doing it. Thank you for showing me more of the character of Jesus! It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. My mother died recently and I havent taken the time to fully grieve that loss and I need to say no to things that arent allowing me to take care of myself and my family and find more joy in my life. Why don't we go to the movies instead? And yes!! This study hits home! Would love to win one of your books looking forward to reading it! It's not okay for friends to pressure you like this. YaY! I know it will benefit me greatly! I hope I am able to get my book before it begins. I am super excited for the online bible study. Its official I am in! For years I have struggled with saying no when I know that I should out of fear of letting others around me down. See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil. See hot celebrity videos, E! Thank you for your inspiration. Thanks! You could, of course, rephrase it like this, and many other ways. Im a wife, mom of two (one recently adopted from China), and a church secretary. Im signed up for the study and anxiously awaiting the arrival of my book. Take a few minutes to clearly define your priorities - both at work and personally. Im sure the book giveaway is probably over, but if its not I would love to win a copy. I just signed up for your online Bible study. However, make the tone of your voice firm and look at your friend straight in the eye to make your message clearer. I am signed up for this Bible study and very excited. A friend gave me a copy of the book about a month ago and I have been reading it. Hope I win!! Im signed up! I am looking forward to the new study. Or perhaps you feel you cant say no to people who constantly make demands of your time, energy and money? It can feel like you have no control, but it's important to think about your future, your safety and what a forced marriage would be like for you. Im taking this study to learn to tell him no when my schedule cant fit a visit for the 4th time in a week. Thank you Wisdom from Gods word is a precious gift, sometimes put into practice right away, other times tucked away and drawn upon later. Learn more about us here. God Bless!! I cant wait to get this book! You dont need to feel guilty about saying no because when you have said yes to other things it means you have to say no to things that dont fit in this season of your Thank you for all you do. Heard you for a bit on K-Love this morning. Thank you! Cant wait for the on-line study. This is an area where I struggle and hope to learn from the study. I would love to give this book to a friend. . I signed up and am looking forward to this study! I cant wait to start it and to learn how to say no graciously!! Ive signed up to join the online Bible Study. You have no idea what a blessing you have been to me. I signed up. I have signed up for the online study and can hardly wait to get started! I believe this is something we all struggle with because it is our nature to help and give and serve. Im so excited that you have done an online study! I respect your mental health. now and dont want to let anyone down. This book/study is just what I have needed for this time in my life. I am excited to start. I have been more of a yes person and I dont always say no but it had really hurt me but it just has to be said! I am signed up and would love a copy of the book, not sure we will have the money to buy it quite yet and it sounds like a wonderful read! I entered for the online bible study and would love a book!!! Praise God we are still hungry for Bible study at age 81,,, thank you! This book is coming at the right time for me. Thanks for preachin that truth, Lysa! For so many years Ive been the woman you described. I am so excited for this study and would love a book for a friend who plans to join me in this wonderful time! I signed up yesterday! It takes knowing what youre capable of and knowing your limits. This will also be my first time in and OBS small group. I signed up!!!!! Cant wait for this study to begin! When you are in psychological distress and someone really hears you without passing judgment on you, without trying to take responsibility for you, without trying to mold you, it feels damn good!. 1 I cant wait to get the book! I am currently in the process of moving as a singe mom because my earthly husband left my home. This came at just the right time in my life- I am overwhelmed with a treasurers position on the PTA and was afraid to step down until someone else stepped up. This will be my first online study and I am so looking forward to applying the Word to my life. I signed up! I signed up for your online bible study. Many prayers prayed for this special time with young women. Its not something magical that works without making an effort. Thanks! Others admitted to constantly feeling at the mercy of everyones requests and, because of not saying no, they were completely worn out. Thanks! Just yesterday on my 54th birthday I called it quits to a group Id been hosting for almost 11 years. WebDec 30, 2017 - I knew the request was unrealistic. Bye, now., Ive signed up and cant wait to get started. Thank you. Would love free books to give to my friends who are so hungry for His word and would benefit from this study. If it doesnt work, tailor the approach to make it yours. I am signed up and started to read the book! He had been out of church for 30 years, me for 10, and since our marriage 2 years ago, have never attended church together. Develop the tech skills you need for work and life. Just fill out the form below to sign up: Im giving away 5 copies of the book today! I just signed up and am excited to participate. I love your books and the honesty and transparency with which you write! I definitely struggle with saying no to good things that arent God things for me! God always has perfect timing with these Bible studies- I love them! Thank you for sharing your heart and being such an encouragement to all of us. My life is busier than ever, or am I slower than I used to be? Ive gotten better about saying no, but always could use some more advice on how to go about it nicely, especially with family. Hope my name gets picked for the free book! I am sure we will be able to apply this to all the different demands in our lives. I should know because its something that has helped me out so much. One of the Pastors wives at my church just introduced me to Pastor Steven Furtick online and Ive fallen in love with his sermons as well, thanks for being so committed to Gods calling in your life and reaching so many!! Looking forward to your study. I am signed up. I would love to win a copy of your book! I have been looking for a study to do this fall and then this arrived. I am signed up along with some other wonderful ladies from my church who all are striving to become women who live intentionally and faithfully and we find it hard to say no. I was once in a relationship with a guy who used to play video games A LOT. I signed up for the online study. Have your paycheck direct deposited. Lets GO! Lets say you asked him what or who is pressuring him and he told you that you are the one pressuring him. Ive signed up for this bible study! How You Can Have A Happier, More Positive Year! I signed up as soon as registration opened! Webcast was such an eye opener. The above link will give you $50 off your first session - an exclusive offer for Love Connection readers. . I had a wonderful friend give me your book, but Id LOVE to pass on a free copy to my best friend so she and I can go through the study together! So excited to start your bible study! Looking forward to this study! I understand the importance of protecting my best yes but am still struggling to live it out and let go of the lie that I can do it all and have it all. I cant wait for the 22nd to get here! I know it will help me! Have a wonderful day! I would be sooo blessed to be Its a necessary protection of your Best Yes answers. I am learning what it means to live a life of recovery as my husband walks his own recovery path. Thank you for writing it! Already signed up, cant wait to get started. I have been feeling such a need to be a part of a study, but with work and family demands just havent felt like it was a best yes choice for me to commit to more time outside my home feeling guilty about not being with my children. I truly hope we all will be able to be involved, as I treasure each and every one of them! Im not sure I even know how to form the word No. I feel terrible when I say No and am constantly trying to figure out how to prioritize. WebBut somewhere between the sinking feeling in my heart of how this would affect my relationship with this Aug 3, 2016 - I knew the request was unrealistic. I am signed up and just talked to two other girlfriends this morning about doing this with me..would love to win a copy to give to one of those gals. Praise God! I have signed up for this online study.I desperately need this as i do not know how to say no.Yes is the right thing to say but then my plate is so full i dont have time to relax because am always too tired , worn out and still there is more to do. Signed up! Please include me in your book drawing! I signed up! Required fields are marked *. I have signed up too Thank you for speaking to my heart , Joined the Bible study. Thank you! I am a people pleaser & feel I am letting someone down if I tell them no, and I cant stand that feeling. Im signed up for The Best Yes online Bible study and I would love to win a copy of the book! I am so excited for this study to begin! Already signed up and really looking forward to the bible study. I also am a pastors wife and really struggle with saying no, because of what people will think and say.. And boy, do I need this book! What is going on that is making me feel this way? Thanks for the study. Should I use all my inheritance for a down payment? Im signed up. Inviting a few friends to join and it would be wonderful to have a book to give to encourage them . Cant wait to start this study I despreately need the help big time. But saying no means also saying no to the feelings of being overwhelmed. I desperately need to learn to say no sometimes! I have run a ladies Bible Study at my church for about 11 years and this year have decided to try something else. The experts at Cleveland Clinic note that too much potassium can raise your risk of having a heart attack. Blessings! All Rights Reserved. Im all signed up and have already ordered my book. However, if he refuses to talk about it even though youre there for him, dont force the conversation. I would love to win a copy of the book to give to a friend who is struggling in the area of BUSY-ness and knowing how to say her best yes! Grades PreK - 4 I am so excited! Jeannie Lopez-Smith, I have signed up for your online study! I have signed up for the Bible Study, and while I already purchased a copy of your book at Target when it came out, Id love to have a copy so I can invite a friend to join the study with me! Im so happy to be joining this devotional. Looking forward to the Bible study to begin next week. Thank you for a studyalthough Ive never done one online. Thank you Lysa, for all you are doing to empower women to be the best Proverbs 31 women they can be. A mental health advocate and social worker turned entrepreneur, Jordan has been writing authentic mental health content online since 2016. Would love an extra copy to bless a friend! Min would love to share this book with a friend. This page may have been moved, deleted, or is otherwise unavailable. And it takes honesty with all involved. Cant wait to get some good advice that I can put into practice! When Im not writing, I challenge my friends with meaningful questions about life. Signed up, I purchased the Best Yes on my Kindle and am already reading. I signed up for the Bible study. Heres the thing: Saying "no" isnt about the no. He loved playing it and he saw it as a healthy way to relax, not something that was wasting his time. Thank you and thank god. I am looking forward to my first online study and ready to learn! He needs to learn NO now more than ever! Im going to tell you right now that not all experiences are good experiences and taking something on just to take something on, whether or not it will push you in the right direction for your career aspirations, is going to exhaust you and keep you from focusing on the tasks you actually care about. people are beating down my door to be treasurer but I made the jump and I am stepping down tonight. I have been trying to buy your book and just havent had time. By using our site, you agree to our. Saying no is a word I rarely say out of guilt and not always seeing it as an opportunity for something better to come along. NO is not in my vocabulary; however, I get burnt out and feel under appreciated. I am beyond excited to begin this study, and continually fall in love with the words and stories of your other books. But as a former yes-person, I can attest that its only going to end in heartbreak and breakdown. To avoid feeling pressured to drink, attend activities that dont involve alcohol. Very prayerful about this event. People pleasing can be a disease, especially in Christian circles sometimes. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. I am so excited for the study to start and start applying the truths to my own life. I have signed up and am so looking forward to this study! thanks, Lysa! Have a great joy-filled day! Dr. Rios is a licensed psychologist in the state of Florida. So many things important things! Thank you. I signed up for the OBS and also am leading a class at my church on Monday nights. Sculptor Nick Mitchell grew up in a family of artists and learned from his volatile father WebLeave no room for interpretation. As a busy mom of 7, I need so much help in this area of prioritizing my time! Book bought and $5 extra book bought that day for my SIL. Im signed up! I signed up and I am so excited!!! I were to say, While my heart wants to say yes, yes, yes, the reality of my time makes this a no. anybody that knows me would know that theyjust got brushed off. I actually couldnt wait to read that book and am already half way through it. Thank you. So excited!! Im ready today! Learning to say yes to God and yes to myself is liberating. I think its so healing and convicting ( in a good way) at the same time! Im talking about someone obsessed with playing. Linda. Then, analyze his answers and respond accordingly. Looking forward to this study. I have signed up and I just received my book in the mail yesterday. Thank you!! Thank you for your inspiration and guidance. I signed up and am looking forward to reading and hearing more about the subject of no! A lot of it Thank you for doing this for free! Looking forward to it! With that in mind it gives me the focus to graciously say no even to close friends, without offering excuses that they try to find their way around. The Unglued OBS was one of my favorites! I am really needing this bible study! Saying no and standing up for yourself can be really hard you might be worried about hurting or upsetting someone else or you might be worried that by saying you dont want to do something your friendships will be affected. A relationship is not a well-thought-out scheme where you do everything perfectly. I signed up for the study, but do not have the book. Although, I know people arent made of glass and wont break, I still feel like Im responsible for everyones happiness. Thank you so much for doing this! The practical application and biblical truths are perfect for this busy girl! Use a firm voice and look them in the eye when speaking. I am signed up and looking forward to this study. Ive signed up after seeing my friend Melissa join and am really looking forward to it. I am struggling with this right now anf I feel like no one understand me and Im thankful that I find this because it gives me hope of not being alone. Signed up for the online study! I would love too dig deeper and grow stronger!! I know Im two days late but I just wanted to say thanks for putting your heart out there & being used to impact the Kingdom. There are many ways you can recognize peer pressure, avoid situations where this might happen or say no without making it sound awkward or judgmental. You are such a blessing in so many ways! Your email address will not be published. Bought your book a couple weekends ago as I saw it in a Christian bookstoreI thought the description was so fitting for my life right now and after I purchased it I saw the post about the bible study online..what a great fit! And saying yes to everything shows your tenacity and resilience, and adds experience to your resume. I am signed up still currently reading Made to Crave and I honestly feel like we have kindred spirits! You could start saying things that are going to make the situation worse. This year I knew I would not be able to attend. Im also going to remind you that having to give the task back or admit you cant do it after youve already taken it on is going to look much worse than having said no in the first place. It has been a long suffering love kind of passion that has left me feeling like I might just unravel at the seams at times, and pausing to invite God into the journey has been just as intentional as learning how to better understand what it means to serve where Im called as opposed to the desire to serve wherever Im pulled. Every day, I receive dozens of direct messages on social media from women who have been profoundly impacted by the Therapy & Theology podcast. Reading your devotion this morning really impressed upon me the fact that its ok to say, No. I have lived most of my life trying to please others when in fact the one I need to be pleasing is The Lord! Who is John Galt? Thank you for all your Godly wisdom in all your book ! Just realized I made an error I referred to Ann Voskamps 1000 gifts study in my post. I need to learn this. 9. Visit the U.S. Department of State Archive Websites page. This was a great devotion today. Catch yourself, and say: Oh, sorry go ahead! and let the other person finish. You may find it helpful to role-play with a friend, family member, or therapist. Think about the rules you need in place for your well-being. I would LOVE to win a copy! So looking forward to this wonderful study! She really has a big schedule and three kids to take care of. I hope to win the book & pass it on to some of my friends who I know face the same problems I do in saying no. I am so excited that I signed up for this 5 day Bibke study. My heart is already filled with love from the group that I cant wait to share it with others!! Even in my family. After living at an unhealthy While I dont have time for a lunch appointment, Id love to connect for a few minutes over the phone. Once he feels more at ease, hell most likely open up and express his emotions. I have been plagued by people with all sorts of reasons why if I didnt lend them money at the time, they would die and all the promises on earth to pay back. Im signed up, and would love a free copy! I hope notthis would be great! Hopefully in the future I will but I still love to follow studies anyway. Signed up and ready to start saying NO! Youre awesome! My husband and I have tried to slim down our commitments in 2014, knowing that some long-term commitments are coming to an end and purposely not adding any more. I already have my copy and cant wait to get started! Hi Lysa! I have my book and am so excited to start. 10. Black Moms Are Still Paid 52 Cents For Every Dollar Dads Earn. Ive signed up and have my book! You ROCK!!! Signed up and so excited to see what God has in store for me over the next six weeks! Last year was the first time I heard of you and I purchased your book on emotionsoh my! I signed up last night!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!! Praying for all those who are doing this with me! Thank you! By taking on this task, you are potentially taking it off someone elses plate and theyll be forever grateful to you. These cookies do not store any personal information. WebI've taught thousands of women how to build a bank account that works harder than they do, and now I want to help you! Is it unloving or selfish to set a boundary? My first OBS. I am signed up for your online Bible study. I really need to claim my time as mine! NOT ok! Thank you for offering it online so that those of us who find it impossible to commit to an established study in a church or small group, meeting at a defined time, can participate too! It's okay to hang out with people who have different habits from yours. Its totally up to you whether you feel pressured or not. I couldnt understand why he needed to play as much and I was constantly putting pressure on him to see each other more often and do more activities together. And please mark your calendar the final The Best Yes webcast is Monday, September 22 at 8PM EST. So give it a shot. I signed up last week! Love Lysas books! I am registered and looking forward to this. I am excited to start the Bible study! I have read, When Women Say Yes to God and Unglued. Ive actually never heard of you before yesterday. . As our church is growing he has recently asked my husband and I to take on another leadership role I am still praying about it. In the past Ive wanted to always say yes because Ive been a people pleaser. Then speak truth from these reasons, in love. Cant wait! I first found you on a dvd on Women of Faith. I have the book, but Id love to win so I can gift one to a friend! Lysa, Im so happy I found you two years ago. The biggest way to do this is know your limits: 160 Quotes About Motivation For a Productive Day, Life Path Number 8 Meaning: What You Need To Know, Hobbies For Women In Their 20s (101+ Ideas To Inspire You). She is a grown woman, too old (and not yet old enough) to desire advice from her mother; however, advice from God is always welcome! Already signed up AND have the book! I hear the cries of others going through very difficult times and my heart breaks and ministers the truth of Gods love to them. The guide focuses on the sharing of sensitive or personal information between the local authority and its safeguarding partners (including GPs and health, the police, service providers, housing, regulators and the Office of the Public Guardian) for And now, here it is. I am in a new season as my husband and I are trying a separation for awhile, and attend counseling together. This is my first online bible study, so Im not really sure what Im in for, but excited nonetheless. I signed up for the online study. . There are two common reasons people say "yes" when they dont want to: What you need is a clear way of dealing with the pressure and amindset shiftaround what saying "no" really is. Thank you so much for the opportunity to take this online study with you! It can make you feel scared and alone. Which is a wide range of any day now, until up the possibility of maybe 4 months left. I cant wait to get for this bible study to start! I feel relieved already and we havent even started yet. The answer for bought is say no, one last time and attach consequences to it! I am so excited to delve into the bible study of this amazing book. And yet you feel compelled to take it on. I am signed up for the online Bible study! Well. We as women are so enculturated to be PERFECT-the perfect wife, perfect kids, perfect home-and it all adds up to feeling tremendously guilty and as if you have failed. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. Jordan Brown is the creator of The Mental Health Update. If you dont chase him, if you dont try to find out whats bothering him and what he feels pressured about, he will start doing it. Thanks Karen Piete. I am eager to learn and experience everything that is offered. Thank you. , I am so pleased to begin this study. Thank you! , after reading one of your devotionals I am so looking forward to this Bible Study. Ive already given you my answer, and ask that you respect it.. I signed up awhile ago! This is the best course of action when you're offered something you don't want to, like a drink, a cigarette or even drugs. Ive never done an online Bible study before, but I cant wait. Signed up, book in hand and excited for the journey with P31 OBS and what God has in store for me through your latest book! Please accept cookies for optimal perfomance. Ive signed up!! Soo excited for this study Cannot wait , Good morning! And it negatively impacts your work product. We sometimes include products we think are useful for our readers. I just signed up. I have signed up gotten my book and so excited to start!!!! Looking forward to being inspired by you and by God! I signed up for the study. I am signed up! I always feel like a a Christian woman I need to help where needed. Give a reason I prayed about who the Lord would like me to invite, and this morning I invited my daughter to join us in this study. If you're offered a cigarette, you can say No thanks, I've had five cigars already," or No thanks, I'd rather smoke my pipe.". Signed up and looking forward to it! With school starting back and life in full swing, I need this now more than ever! If you sign up now, youll receive the 10 Ways to Graciously Say No When You Feel Pressured to Say Yes in a printable PDF. This is genius. I signed up a few days ago and am looking forward to it. So looking forward to this study , I am signed up for The Best Yes bible study but do not have my book yet. Thank you. I have difficulty saying no to my pastor. If you feel pressured by people to do things you're uncomfortable doing, there are lots of ways to respond. I feel like Im serving with a heart full of regret. Super excited! WebBut somewhere between the sinking feeling in my heart of how this would affect my relationship with this Aug 3, 2016 - I knew the request was unrealistic. 008: COUNSEL BLUFF (4.67) Piper's interview for School Counsellor goes better than she expected. Im so hungry to learn about the Lord and making my Best YES decisions so I can better serve Him!!! And so the first step in dealing with pressure from other people is to identify exactly how you are feeling. Then I feel rushed and totally dont enjoy what it is I have said YES too! This article has been viewed 116,456 times. I just signed up for your online bible study. My mom shared your website and the 10 list with me today. I feel so burdened to always say yes, even more now that hes sick. Would love to win the bookI am a pastor and this study is so what I need right now. Hope I win! STEP 2 Prepare your Body for Pineal Gland (Third Eye/Ajna Chakra) Activation. Love your positive attitude! I make $80,000 and have $220,000 in student debt. Just signed up for the study! I want to buy a house. Were all salespeople trying to get people to do what we want. I signed up and canNOT wait for this study! Now, someone gave me my book and I got it in the mail as a surprise. Prevent future breakdowns by subscribing to the No Philosophy today! Looking forward to the study! My brain cued all the right signals for my mouth to say no. I sold my late mother's home for $250,000. And it's not your fault. Another on line study . I felt the tension between my shoulder blades disappear as soon as I made my announcement! Hi, i signed up for the OBS! She writes and speaks often on how to retrain your mind for resilience, get clarity of purpose, andconfidently achieve your big goals. Why We Feel Pressured to Say Yes. I am signed up and ready to go. Thanks for this great opportunity! I signed up and cant wait to get started on Monday! Cant wait to get started! I guess I do need to learn how to say no and what the Best Yes is! I already bought the book and have signed up for the study!!! I saw you at Women of Faith where I purchased the book and study guide. And remember that youre not rejecting them, but instead are upholding your own boundaries and priorities. Im in a season right now where I feel like my servants heart is broken. I cant wait. I have signed up for study and got my book Im super excited. Love your studies. It hits home with me! However, you need to realize that if you want to keep your relationship in good shape, its not just about following a pattern and saying the right things. But, perhaps there will be a season in the future that will be a better fit. My friend already has hers and LOVES it. My first online study. Notice if you interrupt. it just means Im not going to do it right now. Be proactive in suggesting activities and taking care of their organization. I find out later my health, my body, and my family suffer. I signed up for the online study and would looove to win this book! I have heard about this study. I work for my church and find it hard to engulf myself in worship each week because Im thinking about what can be improved in worship or trying to solve anything that might go wrong, being asked questions all the time, etc. . Thank you for your ministry. , Thank you for the hope you are giving to so many aching hearts. Leave a comment below letting me know that you signed up for the online Bible study and youll be entered to win. I bought the book early, read it and now I am ready to slowly unpack all of the wonderful nuggets inside. Thank you for helping me start the journey to my best yess! When you disagree, try to say so without putting down the other persons point of view. Think about it and then move on to the next point. Although you might be regarded as a hero in the short-term for saying "yes," it will eventually hurt you. THANK YOU! 5. [Related:How to Take Back Control of Your Life for a Happy Career and Balanced Lifestyle]. I am signed up and READY!!! Accepting the fact that you might be adding pressure on this guy will help in the long run: hell feel less nervous around you, more comfortable, and eventually more willing to open up. This could add even more pressure on him. You really have no idea how you inspire and motivate. Would love to win the book! The last bit is sarcasm. I have signed up and Im so excited to start this study. God doesnt desire our giving to be done begrudgingly or under compulsion. When you disagree, try to say so without putting down the other persons point of view. Excited for you and your sure success with Your Best Yes book. For example: No thanks, I told you I don't drink.". 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