How Your Body Says No

Purpose: Learn the signs you get before you say yes to something you do not want.

When to use: Use this when you often notice too late that you did not want to agree.

Worksheet prompts

1. Draw a quick body outline. Mark where you feel it when you want to say no.
   Stick figure is fine. Nobody is grading this.
2. What shows up first for you? Tick any.
3. Think of the last time you agreed and regretted it. What did you notice first?
4. Next time you feel that, what is one thing you could say before you answer?

Your body often knows before your mouth does. It is worth listening to.