Comments on: No, No, No http://creativeeveryday.com/creativeeveryday/2007/08/no-no-no.html Everyday Creative, Creative Every Day Mon, 21 May 2012 12:07:42 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: tammigirl http://creativeeveryday.com/creativeeveryday/2007/08/no-no-no.html/comment-page-1#comment-5503 tammigirl Thu, 30 Aug 2007 19:38:19 +0000 http://annahein.com/site/creativeeveryday/2007/08/no-no-no.html#comment-5503 <p>Hey Leah~ I call those lists the: Me & "U" list. I keep one posted on my fridge and I only give the Universe things to do that I have no clue how to do. I try to do the minutia instead. </p> <p>I hear your ACK and raise you an UGH.</p> <p>Can't wait for next week. And hey, that's a nice painting!</p> <p>Tam</p> Hey Leah~ I call those lists the: Me & “U” list. I keep one posted on my fridge and I only give the Universe things to do that I have no clue how to do. I try to do the minutia instead.

I hear your ACK and raise you an UGH.

Can’t wait for next week. And hey, that’s a nice painting!

Tam

]]> By: tammy vitale http://creativeeveryday.com/creativeeveryday/2007/08/no-no-no.html/comment-page-1#comment-5502 tammy vitale Wed, 29 Aug 2007 01:28:56 +0000 http://annahein.com/site/creativeeveryday/2007/08/no-no-no.html#comment-5502 <p>Thanks for sharing Jessie's post on 5 things...I love "the Universe will" part - haven't thought of that one before - and I need it right now. This very instant. So of course it arrived courtesy of you. Thanks!</p> Thanks for sharing Jessie’s post on 5 things…I love “the Universe will” part – haven’t thought of that one before – and I need it right now. This very instant. So of course it arrived courtesy of you. Thanks!

]]> By: deb http://creativeeveryday.com/creativeeveryday/2007/08/no-no-no.html/comment-page-1#comment-5501 deb Tue, 28 Aug 2007 23:52:51 +0000 http://annahein.com/site/creativeeveryday/2007/08/no-no-no.html#comment-5501 <p>Mmmm ... 5 things I'll do and 5 things the Universe will provide; LOVE that. (just say "NO" to doing it all alone!) :) D</p> Mmmm … 5 things I’ll do and 5 things the Universe will provide; LOVE that. (just say “NO” to doing it all alone!) :) D

]]> By: Kikipotamus the Hobo http://creativeeveryday.com/creativeeveryday/2007/08/no-no-no.html/comment-page-1#comment-5500 Kikipotamus the Hobo Tue, 28 Aug 2007 22:28:18 +0000 http://annahein.com/site/creativeeveryday/2007/08/no-no-no.html#comment-5500 <p>Leah, I have a MUCH easier time saying no since I read about the 2-1-1 method of saying no. You sandwich your no between 3 positives. For example, your friend invites you to do X with her. You know you will have a miserable time if you agree to X. She enjoys X and you don't. You don't want to hurt her feelings. So you use two positives followed by the no, followed by another positive. Example:</p> <p>Oh, how sweet of you to think of me. I really want to see you soon, but I'll pass on X. What about Y with me on Wednesday instead?</p> <p>I have found that this works brilliantly. Sometimes you have to get pretty creative in order to find those three positives without fibbing, but so far I have always been able to find the 3 positives. And so far I have had very good results in that the other person seemed to take my declining very well.</p> Leah, I have a MUCH easier time saying no since I read about the 2-1-1 method of saying no. You sandwich your no between 3 positives. For example, your friend invites you to do X with her. You know you will have a miserable time if you agree to X. She enjoys X and you don’t. You don’t want to hurt her feelings. So you use two positives followed by the no, followed by another positive. Example:

Oh, how sweet of you to think of me. I really want to see you soon, but I’ll pass on X. What about Y with me on Wednesday instead?

I have found that this works brilliantly. Sometimes you have to get pretty creative in order to find those three positives without fibbing, but so far I have always been able to find the 3 positives. And so far I have had very good results in that the other person seemed to take my declining very well.

]]> By: wishstudio http://creativeeveryday.com/creativeeveryday/2007/08/no-no-no.html/comment-page-1#comment-5499 wishstudio Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:11:24 +0000 http://annahein.com/site/creativeeveryday/2007/08/no-no-no.html#comment-5499 <p>loved hearing you had a wonderful shower...your subway series is unbelievable! so rich and soulful. i'm sure you will have a great show! and your invitations are gor-ge-ous. lucky guests :) deep breathing sweets. it will all be o.k. xo</p> loved hearing you had a wonderful shower…your subway series is unbelievable! so rich and soulful. i’m sure you will have a great show! and your invitations are gor-ge-ous. lucky guests :) deep breathing sweets. it will all be o.k. xo

]]> By: Melba http://creativeeveryday.com/creativeeveryday/2007/08/no-no-no.html/comment-page-1#comment-5498 Melba Tue, 28 Aug 2007 04:55:02 +0000 http://annahein.com/site/creativeeveryday/2007/08/no-no-no.html#comment-5498 <p>Sometimes it is so hard to just be ourselves even though this is our natural state.</p> <p>I am trying to let Ethan and Maggie really listen to their inner guidence system, which is difficult to do when I want them to listen to me!</p> <p>Did you finish Wicked?</p> <p>I really liked it...so much more of a story than I expected!</p> Sometimes it is so hard to just be ourselves even though this is our natural state.

I am trying to let Ethan and Maggie really listen to their inner guidence system, which is difficult to do when I want them to listen to me!

Did you finish Wicked?

I really liked it…so much more of a story than I expected!

]]> By: Literary bohemian http://creativeeveryday.com/creativeeveryday/2007/08/no-no-no.html/comment-page-1#comment-5497 Literary bohemian Mon, 27 Aug 2007 23:06:48 +0000 http://annahein.com/site/creativeeveryday/2007/08/no-no-no.html#comment-5497 <p>I have the same problem about saying no to people. I frequently end up getting myself into situations that I'm not happy about and my only recourse is to silently berate myself for taking on something I knew I shouldn't have. One uncomfortable thing about learning to say NO, I've found, is that when I do (because I'm so not used to it) I end up feeling guilty and selfish. However, I think it's important to speak for yourself, it might seem selfish but we all NEED to concentrate on our own journey from time to time. </p> I have the same problem about saying no to people. I frequently end up getting myself into situations that I’m not happy about and my only recourse is to silently berate myself for taking on something I knew I shouldn’t have. One uncomfortable thing about learning to say NO, I’ve found, is that when I do (because I’m so not used to it) I end up feeling guilty and selfish. However, I think it’s important to speak for yourself, it might seem selfish but we all NEED to concentrate on our own journey from time to time.

]]> By: Jamie http://creativeeveryday.com/creativeeveryday/2007/08/no-no-no.html/comment-page-1#comment-5496 Jamie Mon, 27 Aug 2007 23:05:53 +0000 http://annahein.com/site/creativeeveryday/2007/08/no-no-no.html#comment-5496 <p>Oh, I know that feeling, Leah. Last week I made a decision against my gut too, and it became apparent very quickily! Luckily we are learning creatures. Next time let's trust our instincts. I'm glad that your situation turned out all right, despite the discomfort and risk. And I'm wishing for your safety, joy, happiness and success! May it come easily and clearly :)</p> Oh, I know that feeling, Leah. Last week I made a decision against my gut too, and it became apparent very quickily! Luckily we are learning creatures. Next time let’s trust our instincts. I’m glad that your situation turned out all right, despite the discomfort and risk. And I’m wishing for your safety, joy, happiness and success! May it come easily and clearly :)

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