The document emphasizes the importance of building self-esteem to effectively say 'no' to others who may not align with your personal goals. It outlines three key reasons for saying 'no': limited time, the singularity of life, and the idea that self-esteem comes from self-acceptance rather than seeking approval from others. Ultimately, it stresses that prioritizing personal needs is crucial for a fulfilling life.

1. Say “no”
HOW TO INCREASE YOUR SELF-ESTEEM

2. You have to be strong
•There will be many people who will try to
persuade you to do things that do not fit with
your goals, dreams and happiness.
•In this case, you have to build your self-esteem
to be able to say “no” to them.
•There are three important reasons why you
need to say “no” to others.

3. You do not have time
•First, you do not have enough time for everyone
and everything.
•You only have 24 hours in a day.
•If you spend your time doing things for others
you will not have enough time to do your own
things.

4. You only have one life
• Second, you have only one life to do the things you want to do, so
do not waste it by doing undesirable things for others.
• Saying no does not mean you believe other people and things are
negative or wrong
• You just do not have time to do things for others when you have
your own things to worry about.

5. You do not have to please people
•Third, pleasing and impressing others will not
increase your self-esteem.
•Self-esteem is about pleasing and impressing
yourself.
•It does not matter how many things you do for
others to impress them, you will never feel good
about yourself at the end of the day.

6. You do not have to please people
•Third, pleasing and impressing others will not
increase your self-esteem.
•Self-esteem is about pleasing and impressing
yourself.
•It does not matter how many things you do for
others to impress them, you will never feel good
about yourself at the end of the day.