Saying No Without the Guilt (And Why It’s a Game-Changer)

You know that feeling when you say yes to something… and immediately regret it? Maybe it’s an event, a commitment, or even just responding to a text when you really wanted to unplug.

Why is it so hard to say no?

For most of us, it’s because we don’t want to disappoint, miss out, or seem rude. But here’s the thing—every time we say yes to something that doesn’t align, we’re also saying no to something that might matter more.

No to rest.
No to creativity.
No to that quiet space where we actually hear our own thoughts.

What if we flipped it? Instead of seeing no as shutting a door, what if we saw it as opening the right one?

This week on Catching Sunshine, I’m diving into this idea—how to say no with confidence (and zero guilt), why it actually makes life better, and a few simple ways to make decisions easier.

So if you’ve ever struggled with overcommitting, feeling stuck in the “I should do this” cycle, or just want to reclaim your time and energy—this episode is for you.

​Give it a listen: Moving from FOMO to JOMO, and feel free to reply and let me know: what’s something you’re saying no to this week so you can say a bigger YES to something better?