Sometimes the answer is a simple no, especially when you are trying to hold firm a boundary that someone is trying to push across. If you have a hard time saying no, try this exercise. Stand in front of a mirror and practice saying, “No, it’s not possible. It’s just not possible,” then turn and walk away. Think of how wonderful you will feel to be empowered to say yes and no when it suits you. You never again have to give in when you know you don’t want to or it is not a good idea. Practice until saying no is as easy as saying yes. And that is a powerful tool in your game-of-life chest.