Learning How to Say No When You Usually Say Yes Everything You Need to Know Explained Simply

The Urge to say yes, to please ever One around you call be overwhelming. It is not just a matter of being a nice person. It can be rooted in your desire to maintain your self-image, the product of chronically low self-esteem. It may even be the result of situations in which you feel you will gain from constantly saying yes. But the truth in life is that knowing when to say "No" when you Usually say "Yes" is one of the most fundamentally important things you can do for yourself for your relationships. Forcing others to respect you regardless of your position and establishing a clear and comfortable persona for yourself rely on this ability.

If you have ever felt uncomfortable denying anything to your friends, family, and associates, this book will walk you through the process of recognizing your true desires and tapping into your inner self so you can tell others how you truly feel. You will begin saying no when necessary and yes only when you are genuinely interested in doing something. You will learn how to discover what it is about your personality that compels you to say yes, and you will learn how to feel that with other worthwhile pursuits. From understanding what it is you want to get from other people to accepting that you do not need their validation, you will learn how to separate your insecurities from what you really think so that you can start telling people how you truly feel. Learn how to set priorities and therefore know when it is okay to say yes.

In various interviews with parents, educators, psychologists, and everyday people just like you, this book is an insightful guide that will give you the knowledge and the confidence to begin living your life the way you want.

Born in Michigan to Cuban parents, Maritza has been able to experience a rich and well-rounded life, being able to enjoy both the American culture and the Cuban culture. Maritza started working with the local government at the age of 16 and continued working there through college and beyond. During her employment, she moved up through the ranks from part-time secretary to becoming the Foreign Trade Zone manager. With more than 25 years of experience in the business sector, both private and public, Maritza is able to provide practical insight into the many situations in which one must learn to say No when you would otherwise say Yes. She is able to provide insight from the boss's point of view, as well as from the employee's side. As a St. Leo University magna cum laude graduate, Manresa holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and is currently working on her master's degree in theology. Leaving behind 20 years of employment in the public sector, Maritza currently owns and manages a business with her husband, Manny. Maritza has two children: Wesley, who is currently attending the University of Florida, and Monica, who is in middle school. Maritza is also a freelance writer, contributing regularly to Factoidz, an online expert advice forum. She has authored two books for Atlantic Publishing Group, How to Open and Operate a Financially Successful Import Export Business and Learning to Say No When You Usually Say Yes.