The Power of No

Another "Bethany goes off on a Random Rant" blog? Oh yes. Today's subject is one word, a very simple word actually.

That word is no.

Yes, that's it two letters n-o.

It seems to me that people are afraid to use that word. Yes, it sometimes has a negative meaning. But sometimes you can't always say yes. Sometimes, you don't want to say yes. This is where you use this word, use no! Just because you say no to someone or something doesn't mean you're a horrible, awful person. It means you're doing what's best for you or what you really want to do.

You can say no to very simple things, for example "Do you want to be completely stupid and use illegal drugs?" and you reply... "No!"

If someone asks you to hang out or go on a date with them, and you don't want to? Say no!

Seriously, it's that easy people. You don't have to please everyone, a friend isn't going to die or hate you forever if you tell them you'd rather spend time with other people. It's better to be honest and upfront with people then to beat around the bush because you're afraid of what they might say or do when you give them the bad news of no. I feel this is a very simple concept, but it's not one that is used nearly as much as it should be. So say it with me everyone.

NO!