{"product_id":"the-book-on-saying-no-how-to-take-back-your-time-without-burning-bridges-9781997795803","title":"The Book On Saying No: How to Take Back Your Time Without Burning Bridges","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Book On Saying No: How to Take Back Your Time Without Burning Bridges\u003c\/em\u003e is a blueprint for reclaiming control of your life in a world that constantly demands more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor many, saying yes feels like survival-a way to avoid conflict, keep peace, or earn approval. But the hidden costs are enormous: burnout, resentment, financial underpayment, and loss of identity. Sage Monroe digs deep into the cultural, psychological, and emotional roots of chronic people-pleasing, then lays out practical strategies for breaking free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, readers will learn: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow invisible labor and compliance quietly erode energy, health, and selfhood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy guilt, fear, and cultural scripts make saying no feel wrong-and how to dismantle them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrameworks for setting clear, compassionate boundaries at work, in relationships, and with oneself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScripts and tools for finding words in real time, handling pushback, and practicing no until it feels natural.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to align commitments with core values, creating space for what truly matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough reflection exercises, boundary-setting language, and real-world scenarios, Monroe empowers readers to stop defaulting to yes and start honoring their own priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSaying no is not rejection. It's protection-for your energy, your purpose, and your relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Book on Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/26\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781997795803\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 196\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.51lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.42d","brand":"Sage Monroe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52733167075509,"sku":"9781997795803","price":16.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-book-on-saying-no-how-to-take-back-your-time-without-burning-bridges-9781997795803","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}