I started this list a while ago with only 13 reasons of why we (I) say no. I don’t know if all of the reasons apply to me specifically, but I’ve definitely seen them all in action. ‘No’ seems to be much easier than ‘Yes’, and it somehow became most people’s default (unless you’re Chris Brogan). Even though I’m a huge believer in focus and prioritizing, I sometimes wish we could all say ‘Yes’ more often. Then again, Superwoman isn’t real.

1. I’m busy
2. I’m broke
3. I’m tired
4. I think it’s a bad idea
5. I don’t like you
6. I don’t like your spouse
7. I’m sick
8. I’m lazy
9. I feel gross
10. I’d prefer to do something else
11. It’s not the right time
12. I don’t understand
13. I’m not in the mood
14. I’m too anxious
15. I don’t like the place
16. I don’t like the activity
17. I don’t know how to
18. I’m scared
19. I’m not allowed
20. I was asked not to
21. I’m hungry
22. I have no way to get there
23. I have no way to get back
24. I wasn’t asked first
25. I wasn’t asked nicely
26. It’s not ethical
27. It’s against my morals
28. It’s against my religion
29. I don’t believe in it
30. It’s against company policy
31. It’s frowned upon
32. I’m allergic
33. It’s too cold
34. It’s too hot
35. I’m too short
36. I’m out of shape
37. I’m not strong enough
38.  I’m depressed
39. It was voted against
40. It’s illegal
41. It’s dangerous
42. It’s crazy
43. I don’t think my _____ will approve
44. I’m too young
45. I’m too old
46. My lawyer advised me not to
47. It’s unhealthy
48. It’s impossible
49. It’s not worth it
50. It’s embarrassing

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