How to Backtrack on a “Yes” When You Should’ve Said “No”
Sailynn Doyle
From burned out entrepreneur??to balanced entrepreneur ??in 90 days! | Reclaim your life & Grow your business with my simple system | My system generated $17M in 10 years working just 16 hour weeks
This Week's Message...
Dear Entrepreneur,
“Yes, I can help you with that!” Ten minutes later… What the heck did I just agree to?!
Ever had one of those moments where someone caught you off guard, and you said yes without thinking it through? Yeah, me too!
As women, we’ve been conditioned to believe that we have to help everyone with everything. ?? We need to be multitaskers! ?? We need to support other women! ?? We need to be go-go-go!
But here’s the truth—what we really need is to get crystal clear on what we want and start saying YES only to what aligns…and a HECK NO to everything else (without guilt!).
Why Is This the Solution?
Most of the women I coach struggle with saying no because they aren’t clear on what they actually want. Yes, you want more time, money, and freedom—but why?
When you have a rock-solid vision for your ideal life, it becomes easy to confidently say YES to what aligns and NO to everything else—without feeling bad about it.
If you’ve been avoiding clarifying your personal vision, but you're drowning in commitments you wish you could back out of… it’s time to try this exercise today!
?? Scroll down to the MOVE section for my technique to backtrack on a commitment—gracefully.
And next week? We’re talking about why bartering is bad for business.
Remember to live your one life,
???Sailynn...
Your FUN Business Coach
Creator of The Legacy Business System
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Spark
Inspiration to uplift your mindset and set the tone for your week.?
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"No" is a complete sentence." — Anne Lamott
Move
One simple action step to improve your business this week.?
How to Back Out of a Commitment (Without Guilt!)
Introducing The Sandwich Technique—a simple 3-step approach to gracefully backtrack on a “yes” when you should’ve said “no.”
Positive – Negative – Positive
Example: Hey Suzy,
?? Positive: Thank you so much for inviting me to your event on Saturday. I really appreciate the thought!
?? Negative: After reviewing my schedule, I realize I won’t be able to attend after all.
?? Positive: I promised my kids I’d take them to the zoo, and family comes first. Hope your event goes amazingly!
Now, scroll down to the FUEL section to practice writing your own!
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“I’ve got my sparkle back in my business whereas before coaching, I was in a bit of a jaded rut feeling like I needed to slow down and re-prioritize things. Sailynn asks great questions, shares helpful resources, and is very giving. I always feel comfortable sharing the ins and outs of my business with her and I truly appreciate her wise advice.” – Hailey R., Marketing Coach for Health & Life Coaches, You Can Connect with Hailey Here
Fuel
Tools or resources you can use now to add clarity and ease to your business.
Now, think about a commitment on your calendar that you shouldn’t have said yes to. Use the template below to craft your response:
?? Positive:
?? Negative:
?? Positive:
Give it a try—and don’t be afraid to say NO to protect your time and energy!
Next Step
Your invitation to explore deeper transformation and growth when you're ready.
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22 小时前Saying no is a skill every entrepreneur needs. Thanks for sharing a way to do it with grace Sailynn Doyle!
From burned out entrepreneur??to balanced entrepreneur ??in 90 days! | Reclaim your life & Grow your business with my simple system | My system generated $17M in 10 years working just 16 hour weeks
1 天前FUN FACT: I recently agreed to something I should not have and I used this technique and the receiver said "Thanks so much for being honest with me!" Proof this works in your favor!