As a recovering people pleaser in progress who also has ADHD, I really appreciate that the author gives specific examples of how to say no. I’ve had people tell me to “just set more boundaries” or “just stop people pleasing” and that would fix my complaints, but my brain, and I’m sure some other people’s brains struggle to break that down into tangible steps to work on addressing what they want to fix or implement. Monente does a wonderful job of doing just that. Her examples help provide tangible steps and examples that readers can implement. Readers who need a book on saying no will also fill empowered by the language she provides and be able to use some of the same language with some adjustments to fit their context and needs. It is like a playbook for people who are not sure where to start but know that this is something they need to work on. Well done.

This should be handed out as gifts to all family members during the holiday season. A must read. 100 reasons to buy it!

This was a fun, fast paced read that helped me put in perspective how I can set boundaries for the different relationships in life. I loved the illustrations, the ideas presented for saying no to family, friends, strangers and coworkers. I appreciated the options given on how it may not be a comfortable situation but the longer you put it off, the harder it gets. Setting boundaries is one of my goals for the year and this was the perfect read to keep me on track! Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

I recently read "100 Ways to Say No" by Nicole Monente and found it to be a cute and entertaining book. The illustrations are visually pleasing and the book provides 100 different ways to express the word "no" in a variety of contexts. It's a light-hearted read that can be helpful for anyone who struggles with saying no, or wants to add some humor to their responses. While the book may not necessarily provide any groundbreaking insights or strategies, it's a fun and enjoyable read that can help improve communication skills. Overall, I would recommend "100 Ways to Say No" to anyone who is looking for a lighthearted and practical guide to communication.

This book provides different templates/prompts to use for various situations wherein you want to say no to other people. The content is okay for me, however, the way it was executed on page was sometimes confusing. It was also all over the place and doesn't have cohesion.

Easy to read, useful book with cute illustrations about a topic many struggle with—saying no.

This book breaks down saying no in various situations, such as with friends, at work, in romantic situations.

I enjoyed this one and would recommend it to readers who want to grow their “no” muscle.

I adored this book ! It gives practical, actual, real life scripts to use to set boundaries with friends, family and co-workers. This book teaches you how to say no in different situations, with specific examples. The illustrations are visually pleasing and creative. This book was an easy and accessible read. Rather than being didactic and theoretical, it gives practical advice. I think this is a book I could read over and over again, as a refresher. This glad is geared towards women but I think anyone could benefit from reading!

This book was a page turner from beginning to end. Who doesn’t have a problem with staying no? Just me? Loved the highly intelligent suggestions on how to say no and why that helps you in fact be a better worker and get more things done. Highly recommend. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

While "No." is a complete sentence, many people have trouble saying no.  (I am certainly one of them) 100 Ways to Say No teaches you techniques and ways to stop saying Yes when you mean No.  It also had little illustrations to make it a lot more fun to read.  I like how it gave you a bit more to say than no - especially in situations where you were forced to say No due to financial issues or other issues you don't really have control over.  If your friends invited you to a destination wedding you couldn't afford - tell them that you can't make it - BUT offer to celebrate them in some other way after so you're not feeling totally left out.  There was a lot of really great information in this book and I will definitely be carrying it with me through the new year to try and make sure I don't end up with too much on my plate because I just don't know how to let anyone down!

I received a free e-copy of this book in order to write this review, I was not otherwise compensated

100 Ways to Say No is a great info-graphic book about how to say no effectively. I loved all the different scenarios, from saying NO to negative self-talk, in work situations, and in relationships. I think there are lots of useful tips and played out scenarios that will help the reader prepare for real-life situations.

100 Ways to Say No: How to Stop Saying Yes When You Mean No by Nicole Monente contains some good gems and examples to incorporate into your life to say "no" when needed and not feel guilty. Everyone definitely needs healthy boundaries and not feel bad when you practice self-care and not be a people pleaser.

The graphics are cute and help solidify the information. The information is fairly basic, but how the information is conveyed and with the graphics and short explanations, it's a great book to have, and the information is presented well.

One of the “scenari-nos” is if you don't feel good about someone asking you to do something, don't let guilt sway you into doing it. Reframe the shoulds into coulds. This is one I need to practice as sometimes I let the guilt guide me into doing things because of disappointing people. I am also mindful of not getting trapped in the "I should be doing this" mantra.

A good book to have as a resource and a reminder that healthy boundaries, saying no, and letting go of guilt, worry, and regrets to do what's right for yourself is okay.

I would recommend this book.

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OMG where was this 15 years ago??!? These are all hard lessons, this people pleaser learned through trial and error.

This is excellent advice for any young person starting out, but particularly if you know you're driven to make others happy. The family section is an area I still need as it continues to be difficult to navigate those nos.

The illustrations are engaging and make this easily readable.