103 SP How to Say No (Without Feeling Gu...

576. You pick up your phone to check one thing and 45 minutes disappear. You try to read a book and can't get through a page. You sit in a meeting and your mind keeps reaching for something it can't name. Brain rot isn't just a meme — it's Oxford's 2024 Word of the Year and a now ... Show More

575. You’re functioning. You’re achieving. Nothing has gone dramatically wrong. And you wake up one morning and realize you genuinely can’t remember the last time something felt worth doing. A lot of people describe this as a feeling of emptiness. This week Dr. Judy Ho unpacks ex ... Show More

574. It doesn't start with a bruise. It starts with devotion that slowly becomes suffocation. The Netflix documentary Death of the Pastor's Wife, released August 26, 2026, has put coercive control back into the national conversation — a pattern of behavior that is now more common ... Show More

Sometimes the smallest of words are the hardest to say but working out how and when to say yes, no and I don't know can have on big impact on your career. This week, Helen and Sarah talk about the signals and situations to look out for if you need to adapt your words and easy ide ... Show More

In this episode, our friend Julia Kristina talks with us about the importance of learning to say no without explaining yourself. Go to https://7goodminutes.com/1160 for full show notes. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share it with a friend or two! Learn more about your ad c ... Show More

Where is the best place to take a nap? Anyone who has napped in a hammock knows how great it can be. This episode begins by explaining why naps are better in a hammock and why your next nap should be in one. https://www.livescience.com/14680-hammock-rocking-improves-sleep.html It ... Show More

How often do you “go along to get along,” or say yes when you really want to say no? Organizational psychologist Sunita Sah, PhD, author of “Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes,” talks about why it can be so hard to speak up and and how can you strengthen your resol ... Show More

If you find it hard to say no, set your boundaries and feel guilty about it, then THIS is THE video for you! I always personally struggled, and still to some extent struggle with saying no to others, but this recently learned tip from Leila Hormozi, changed the GAME for me! TIME ... Show More

<p>Babies…why is it so hard to say no? Jess and Caroline are going to break it down. First up, saying no to an old friend who you don’t vibe with anymore. Second, how to say no to your mom when she’s pushing religion on you. Third, how to say no to…yourself. They talk dynamics, t ... Show More

Perhaps the hardest word you can say to someone is NO. Saying YES to something, even if it’s half-heartedly meant, is easier because you aren’t obliged to justify it. The pressure is less, and so it’s easier to say so. Whereas, if you say NO, there is this need to justify why you ... Show More

Are you constantly overcommitting, people-pleasing, or feeling drained — but don’t know how to stop? These 7 quick breakthrough moments will help you finally learn how to say “no” without the guilt … so you can protect your energy, set better boundaries, and reclaim your time. Th ... Show More