There's a huge difference between having people who drift in and out of our lives and being surrounded by truly great human beings who will help us achieve anything we set our minds to.    How can we start saying no to the relationships that don't serve us, so we can focus all our energies on the connections that consistently inspire and fulfil us, instead? Is it even possible, when so many women struggle with saying no? Where do we get the confidence to believe we can say no, in the first place?    In honor of our 500th episode, author, podcaster and productivity expert, Whitnee Lynn Hawthorne shares how to start saying no to the things that stunt our growth, so we have more space to say yes to the things we want to do.  3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode   How to build lives that make us happy Once we've moved past the stage of self-preservation, are we spending our time doing things that really fulfil us?    1 thing to remember when saying no to something For years, women have been taught that saying no is a sign of weakness. Is there any truth to that, or are we way off the mark?    The key to a guilt-free NO How can we stop feeling bad for saying no to things we don't want to do? Is it possible to do it without hurting anyone's feelings?   Guest Bio-  Professional speaker, author,  certified coach, Podcast host, Fortune 500 executive, productivity expert, successful entrepreneur, self-care guru, passionate mom and wife, Whitnee Hawthorne is a woman with many hats.  Whitnee leads by example and loves to inspire aligned action in others. She teaches her audiences steps they can take right now to increase their productivity, grow their confidence, and bring more joy to their lives. With broad experience working with women from all over corporate America and in communities, Whitnee's message will resonate strongly with working moms, caregivers, and leaders alike.  To find out more, go to: www.thesavvyworkingmom.com  https://thesavvyworkingmom.com/podcast/  https://www.instagram.com/thesavvyworkingmom/  http://bit.ly/TheSavvyWorkingMomOnSpotify  Whitnee offers courses to Moms that aim to give clarity, confidence and peace. Her digital courses include: Get Ahead Without Staying Late Grace and Joy Morning Routine Sustainable Self Care How To Delegate Masterclass 10 Minutes to Better Days Video Course And she also offers the following workbooks: Mom Reboot Workbook Guilt Detox For Whitnee's 'How to Get Unstuck' video course, go to: getunstuckmama.com