❓How many times have you said ‘no’ (or anything phrased in the negative) today?

Thinking about this question forced me to reframe my perspective and interactions with others.

❌ Saying ‘no’ is easy (as a dad I feel like I am telling my kids no a thousand times a day).

🤔 But think about it.

It truly is easier to say no and move on.

“Stop running!”

“Quit arguing!”

“I don’t want feedback.”

“I won’t listen to my boss.”

Each of these statements focus on the short term (and frankly are selfish).

❗️Our default setting is “no”.

In the words of my parents, “The Can’t Man is out.”

I have been reading ‘Questions are the Answer’ by Hal Gregerson. He talks about the importance of asking questions to reframe your mindset.

❌ Stop saying ‘no’.

Wait. I did it again. Let me try again.

✅ Start saying ‘yes’.

Reframe your mindset.

Begin a new habit of using words of affirmation instead of negative commands.

You will see immediate results:

🔷 Productivity increase

🔶 Happiness increase

🔷 Relationships improve

🔶 Frustration decrease

Do you have any tips to shift your mindset?

Let me know in the comments ⤵️