THIS POWERFUL ELEVEN-WORD POEM CONTAINS A KEY INGREDIENT OF HAPPINESS

Expressing a truth at most times takes very few words.

This short poem, from the poet Nayyirah Waheed, carries a valuable lesson about the power of saying ‘no’.

When used in the right context, the word can be a gateway to boundaries, autonomy, and freedom.

So say ‘no’ today – to the things you need to remove from your life, whether it’s a destructive habit, a job that isn’t making you happy, or a relationship that isn’t meeting your needs.