The Magic of Not Giving a F*** | Sarah Knight | TEDxCoconutGrove

Warning: Strong Language
The bestselling author of The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck and Get Your Sh*t Together, Sarah Knight, outlines her "NotSorry Method" to stop spending time you don't have doing things you don't want to do in her
humorous talk.
After fifteen years working in New York City's top publishing houses,Sarah Knight struck out on her own. Since then, her essay "I Quit My JobToday (And So Can You!)"- went viral, and her book, "The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck: How to Stop Spending Time You Don't Have with People You Don't Like Doing Things You Don't Want to Do", became a bestseller. The escape from corporate life and transformation into an "accidental anti-guru" continued when she and her husband moved to Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic. Sarah's new book explains how to "Get Your Shit Together: How to Stop Worrying About What You Should Do So You Can Finish What You Need to Do and Start Doing What You Want to Do." Sarah graduated cum laude with a degree in English and American Literature from
Harvard University.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

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  • @bas182341
    @bas1823414 жыл бұрын

    "The Greatest prison people live in, is the fear of what other people think"

  • @clarissajohnson7353

    @clarissajohnson7353

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Kyle Vin So true!!

  • @danarowe3969

    @danarowe3969

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes to quote the late Billie Holiday the blues singer Ain't Nobody's business but my own

  • @bas182341

    @bas182341

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Jeff Julian first of all..im not perfect ether. im just aware of the prison.. second is...i love cars not because of what others think about it but because i personally do!

  • @jasperruddock5155

    @jasperruddock5155

    4 жыл бұрын

    Amen brother

  • @livefromtheground7274

    @livefromtheground7274

    4 жыл бұрын

    Word!

  • @tedfarah2350
    @tedfarah23504 жыл бұрын

    Wanted to scroll down to see all of the comments but idgaf what y’all say

  • @munasiadoris1579

    @munasiadoris1579

    4 жыл бұрын

    😂😂

  • @justasomeone8357

    @justasomeone8357

    4 жыл бұрын

    😂😂

  • @wuxian1

    @wuxian1

    4 жыл бұрын

    LMAO

  • @theflower869

    @theflower869

    4 жыл бұрын

    😭😭😂

  • @tilcesa

    @tilcesa

    4 жыл бұрын

    LMFAOO

  • @pistachio4
    @pistachio43 жыл бұрын

    People don’t understand that being a “people pleaser” means you feel miserable even if you say no politely.

  • @ericv4189

    @ericv4189

    3 жыл бұрын

    I may see your meaning. Being a true people pleaser might mean you take it with you when you go home. This woman might not understand that. What she says still applies, though more is needed for a true people pleaser.

  • @leetv2223

    @leetv2223

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yep... been there. Try not to go there again.

  • @geekista

    @geekista

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@leetv2223 how do you do that ?

  • @ella7513

    @ella7513

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@geekista setting boundaries helped me a lot

  • @kaladouglas5268

    @kaladouglas5268

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yep that’s my life as a people pleaser

  • @markspeeps
    @markspeeps Жыл бұрын

    The hardest pill I swallowed was realizing I meant nothing to the people that meant a lot to me.

  • @laurieanderson2502

    @laurieanderson2502

    8 күн бұрын

    Amen

  • @hastystorm4497
    @hastystorm44974 жыл бұрын

    “No” is a complete sentence. Remember that.

  • @pettypettybetty632

    @pettypettybetty632

    4 жыл бұрын

    uh no its not

  • @techguide9030

    @techguide9030

    4 жыл бұрын

    and "yes" isn't a complete sentence either LOL

  • @gamalsankara1388

    @gamalsankara1388

    4 жыл бұрын

    Saying no feels so rude to me so i just usually say no thank you. It actually feels less rude.

  • @vansomz6137

    @vansomz6137

    4 жыл бұрын

    Exactly. Yes.

  • @psychohpompos

    @psychohpompos

    3 жыл бұрын

    No ❤️

  • @cupcake86eg
    @cupcake86eg4 жыл бұрын

    “I wish I could help, but I don’t want to.” Phoebe Buffay

  • @georgewtvr1911

    @georgewtvr1911

    4 жыл бұрын

    yasssssss

  • @josephkyalo9042

    @josephkyalo9042

    4 жыл бұрын

    me too

  • @poshithapdn

    @poshithapdn

    4 жыл бұрын

    Potato patato what ever.!

  • @mihaelaalexandraracian7700

    @mihaelaalexandraracian7700

    4 жыл бұрын

    George wtvr has

  • @starb6154

    @starb6154

    4 жыл бұрын

    Zee Jamz Phoebe is the best

  • @leslieepie8475
    @leslieepie84753 жыл бұрын

    When you stop really caring what others think , you really develop Godspeed and a profound inner peace. Still working on this daily.

  • @mmjones6419

    @mmjones6419

    3 жыл бұрын

    AMEN!

  • @warchild4974

    @warchild4974

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah and it's odd to everyone else, cause they think you're miserable, but really I'm more at peace now then ever.

  • @angelwhisperer4495

    @angelwhisperer4495

    Жыл бұрын

    I am working on it too

  • @Borntowander26

    @Borntowander26

    5 ай бұрын

    and so am I 😢

  • @nathanmciver6496

    @nathanmciver6496

    Ай бұрын

    Lol, what about when you have con artists threating your life for 24 years of what you can or can't do? Easy, who want to f..... that after that abuse or........ how did that happen again? I can say no? Perfect! So good I didn't want this to end!❤🎉

  • @Kaz-ju3tc
    @Kaz-ju3tc3 жыл бұрын

    me: I dont give a f*ck about my homework, I don't want to do it. also me: Darling- thats not how it works

  • @raistarr08

    @raistarr08

    3 жыл бұрын

    damn, I should get back to my homework then :/

  • @caitlynebert9341

    @caitlynebert9341

    3 жыл бұрын

    This is EXACTLY what I thought 🤣

  • @Kaz-ju3tc

    @Kaz-ju3tc

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@raistarr08 I believe in you! make sure to take breaks when you need it! grab a snack! you got this

  • @shortsweetness876

    @shortsweetness876

    3 жыл бұрын

    🥲🤣🤣🤣🤣😅😆

  • @beatsbythec

    @beatsbythec

    3 жыл бұрын

    i stumbled upon this video for homework and this was my thought exactly LMAO.

  • @makenariley7823
    @makenariley78234 жыл бұрын

    *"You can even say, 'I don't want to.' The world will not end."* -Sarah Knight, 2017

  • @celestiazani3030

    @celestiazani3030

    3 жыл бұрын

    Man. Can you imagine inviting this lady somewhere and she says YES?! I’d be so flattered. Wow.

  • @ryanmichael1298

    @ryanmichael1298

    3 жыл бұрын

    and now we have Covid

  • @kaylinhalone3038

    @kaylinhalone3038

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ayo look who it is

  • @chanels2411

    @chanels2411

    3 жыл бұрын

    Boundaries, we are slowly learning!

  • @dmn.23

    @dmn.23

    2 жыл бұрын

    yeeeeeeeeea

  • @yeoldebookshoppe1761
    @yeoldebookshoppe17615 жыл бұрын

    My favorite response is “no, but thanks for thinking of me”.

  • @muhammadisrarulhaq9052

    @muhammadisrarulhaq9052

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hey same here, mine is: " No , but i'm glad you asked, thanks "

  • @rogercottrell9602

    @rogercottrell9602

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes!

  • @kazkaz6177

    @kazkaz6177

    4 жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @tinahouston2575

    @tinahouston2575

    4 жыл бұрын

    I love that response. I'm going to use it often.

  • @elizabethjenkins3299

    @elizabethjenkins3299

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @Takedownman
    @Takedownman2 жыл бұрын

    Been doing this for a few years now and have to admit I don't regret it and I surely dgaf!

  • @diobrando666

    @diobrando666

    2 жыл бұрын

    Keep it up!

  • @chrysalis5144

    @chrysalis5144

    2 жыл бұрын

    I should try that. From now on. IDGAF about what my boss think. Period.

  • @cosmicentity1520

    @cosmicentity1520

    2 жыл бұрын

    Keep up the good work, bro! I'm cheering for ya.

  • @SumiEwiets-idgaf

    @SumiEwiets-idgaf

    2 жыл бұрын

    From now on, Idgaf about what anyone other than my family thinks. Our only focus should be on our goals afterall

  • @myocdtv7935

    @myocdtv7935

    2 жыл бұрын

    😁

  • @staceyfuller6078
    @staceyfuller60783 жыл бұрын

    She's actually right ,where wasting our time and energy on things that mean nothing to us ,Making everyone happy isn't your obligation

  • @rolexomegaspecialist9411

    @rolexomegaspecialist9411

    4 ай бұрын

    Woman try to do the impossible: - 'I can be ALL things to all people' - 'I can FIX people' - Internalize the problems of the world as THEIR problems. - Desire to be liked/loved. That affirmation of a woman comes in the bedroom, not the board room. - Much of life will be wasted chasing...illusions.

  • @higherpurpose1212

    @higherpurpose1212

    3 ай бұрын

    I didn't make my boss happy by not doing what he wanted me to finish, and now I'm jobless

  • @billewilliamson
    @billewilliamson4 жыл бұрын

    Man. Can you imagine inviting this lady somewhere and she says YES?! I’d be so flattered. Wow.

  • @knowingfate

    @knowingfate

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol Bill

  • @MrCOPYPASTE

    @MrCOPYPASTE

    3 жыл бұрын

    Why? That's reflection of low esteem

  • @alexk1682

    @alexk1682

    3 жыл бұрын

    MrCOPYPASTE you’re thinking too hard about it

  • @musicalrev2539

    @musicalrev2539

    3 жыл бұрын

    😌🤣🤣🤣so true

  • @terriford3405

    @terriford3405

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm tired of buying Christmas presents. I'm not even religious. I hate the traffic, the crowds, the cost and the time wasted. I receive stuff I don't want, people get stuff they don't want or need, all this stuff x 2 billion people's stuff that quickly ends up in landfill or just takes up valuable space in their house, kitchen or garage. Time for me to say No.

  • @user-uw8dy5lz7p
    @user-uw8dy5lz7p4 жыл бұрын

    "The less you care the more happier you become, " Great speech 😍

  • @frances5432

    @frances5432

    3 жыл бұрын

    i love that line

  • @slappy_chimp

    @slappy_chimp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hmmm the less I care the more ppl want to kill me

  • @fuddyduddyhorsemanship

    @fuddyduddyhorsemanship

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@slappy_chimp what's your job then, are you a surgeon?

  • @rscott2247

    @rscott2247

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think the less I care about making a friend or co signing other peoples BS just to have their company the happier I become !

  • @jsbach347

    @jsbach347

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thx bro

  • @amyong4677
    @amyong46773 жыл бұрын

    Most people cant take "no" as an answer which makes my blood BOIL.

  • @minermatic1919

    @minermatic1919

    3 жыл бұрын

    BOOOILLLL

  • @thebeasters

    @thebeasters

    3 жыл бұрын

    For real

  • @goldilocks3593

    @goldilocks3593

    2 жыл бұрын

    A lot of people will try to make you feel guilty about it but that is truly only because they don’t what to do whatever it is either.

  • @anaderol5408
    @anaderol54083 жыл бұрын

    Fifty years ago I told my boss I did not want to attend a function - he asked me if I'd accepted the invitation - I told him yes I had - he responded that I should never back out of something I'd accepted, to do so was bad manners and unprofessional. I attended the function, I never forgot the lesson but from then on I became more selective about what invitations I accepted.

  • @Fszb

    @Fszb

    2 жыл бұрын

    i agree with him and the lesson you learned. A man is only as good as his word

  • @andreahoman1610

    @andreahoman1610

    2 жыл бұрын

    Definitely a valuable lesson! Ur boss, I'm guessing, was a very honorable man! Proud of his integrity! @@Fszb 100% agree!! Unfortunately, by ur definition... there r very few good men left in this world! Most people dont know it's bad manners to not do what u say u will do!

  • @Fszb

    @Fszb

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@andreahoman1610 Wow, thats so true. I really find it sad that manners are rare to come across nowadays. It seems like there should be some ethics esq. course in high school or earlier. it would be a good preventative measure.

  • @happytrouble5561

    @happytrouble5561

    Жыл бұрын

    Very valuable lesson. Make your yes means yes and no means no. I am myself very quick to reply, and I think even saying something like: " Let me get back to you on that " or " I have to think about that first, is that ok? " are helpful tools to give yourself some time to actually process our thoughts and emotions about the matter.

  • @jagdish8908

    @jagdish8908

    Жыл бұрын

    It was a great advice, thanks for sharing. I'll too remember this.

  • @dmac3927
    @dmac39275 жыл бұрын

    The older you get, the more you follow this

  • @jojose417

    @jojose417

    4 жыл бұрын

    D Mac Truth

  • @_em_onade

    @_em_onade

    4 жыл бұрын

    The Rockall Times No it’s actually because you’ve done it one way for so long and you get fed up. Years of misery often prompts change. Some lessons are learned the hard way.

  • @threethrushes

    @threethrushes

    4 жыл бұрын

    Every age has its benefits.

  • @nightfighter7452

    @nightfighter7452

    4 жыл бұрын

    I wish I could age mentally instead of physically

  • @rebeccawong1

    @rebeccawong1

    4 жыл бұрын

    D Mac Wait you meant 😁

  • @dominien6487
    @dominien64874 жыл бұрын

    "haha she said the F word lmao" - TedX audience

  • @chelseacco7567

    @chelseacco7567

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dominien Lol me

  • @barca4lifebarcabarca315

    @barca4lifebarcabarca315

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol hes talkin bout the audience u yute

  • @kleoarisphil

    @kleoarisphil

    3 жыл бұрын

    EXACTLY, THANK YOU

  • @annroseliju8920

    @annroseliju8920

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Lol-on2gw that kinda was not the point

  • @djhansol4224

    @djhansol4224

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah that was painful to watch. Good talk, but audience destroyed it with their laughs. Fools

  • @karvn1148
    @karvn11483 жыл бұрын

    The best thing about this is, other people will value YOUR time because YOU value your time! If I was friends with Sarah and I invited her out and she says yes, I would feel honoured because I know how much she values her time.

  • @jagdish8908

    @jagdish8908

    Жыл бұрын

    Bro actually she will say no. Bcoz she doesn't give a fu. 😂😂

  • @faithb8343
    @faithb83432 жыл бұрын

    My best friend said to me, "be kind, honest, and make choices with integrity. You won't have regrets." It's now written on the whiteboard in my kitchen for me to look at everyday.

  • @mosesnandi

    @mosesnandi

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's beautiful

  • @jacewright6428

    @jacewright6428

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, that explains how to go vegan in a nutshell.

  • @tannhauser5399

    @tannhauser5399

    24 күн бұрын

    @@jacewright6428 - yeah, there is always that guy who talks about veganism, when not asked for, or even if the discussion is completely not related to it, either in a day to day life or also corporate office... There is always that one person. Usually it is during the first 10 minutes of the convo, even if you have never met that person before.

  • @wrldtrvlr4vr
    @wrldtrvlr4vr5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. And this is why I quit social media.

  • @1.jurisha.j

    @1.jurisha.j

    4 жыл бұрын

    Me too

  • @jamesjutte6119

    @jamesjutte6119

    4 жыл бұрын

    and me

  • @Ferretsorion

    @Ferretsorion

    4 жыл бұрын

    KZread is basically a form of social media

  • @dhirajgawande007

    @dhirajgawande007

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same here. I stopped Instagram bcoz idgaf

  • @theavgpriest4090

    @theavgpriest4090

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Ferretsorion youtube at least has educational values lol

  • @bear-chan8376
    @bear-chan83763 жыл бұрын

    I broke up a friendship when I asked myself how I felt leading up to visits, during and after. I dreaded seeing her, counted the minutes until it was over, and was completely drained after. The only reason we still hung out was because we were friends in high school. But as adults we were incompatible. If I'd met her after the age of 20 I wouldn't have wanted to be around her at all.

  • @colinogorman8279

    @colinogorman8279

    3 жыл бұрын

    This probably happens a lot

  • @brennonguilbeau569

    @brennonguilbeau569

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@colinogorman8279 Happened to me, twice with the same person. Was headed down a path I couldn't go.

  • @Fkisa04

    @Fkisa04

    Жыл бұрын

    Same I had to unfriend her both in real life and social media so it became so real 👌

  • @Olando89

    @Olando89

    Жыл бұрын

    I hope you were nice about it.

  • @EarzOnTunz

    @EarzOnTunz

    Жыл бұрын

    And when you both live a few more decades you may find her completely changed at 45. It happens. :-D If you're drained; yes, exiting is the best thing. I think we don't have enough patience to be good for the people who drain us. And surely, they aren't good for us.

  • @jamosgarage9006
    @jamosgarage90062 жыл бұрын

    One of the best things i did in my late twenties was to stop hanging out with co-workers outside of work. No drink induced conversations about wages and asperations with co-workers. I ended up making more money and have less stress.

  • @glow1815

    @glow1815

    Жыл бұрын

    Funny I never hang out with coworkers after work I'm never into it. From my teen yrs until this day I am 47 now. I'm always afraid thing could go wrong.

  • @ErikBoeryd

    @ErikBoeryd

    8 ай бұрын

    Same thing here. To many negative people everywhere not happy with what they have.

  • @arumaruminingsih6860
    @arumaruminingsih68605 жыл бұрын

    I think some of people miss her point. she doesn't suggest us to be selfish and self-centered, but instead to make prioritize in our lives. we have limited time in this world, invest time - energy - resources to things that matter most. things that matter most for everyone is different. for me, i'm enjoying traveling, playing with my little son, doing some social activities, and reading.. I won't do things that wasting my time anymore like meeting people that I dont like just because I am socially obliged. I feel happier now, and living my life to the fullest!

  • @mjsemailid

    @mjsemailid

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ok, so how do you make a living? What are you doing so that your son can become a person who has a better future than your present? It's not just about you enjoying your present with your loved one. It's about you thinking about his future and showing him the values of tenacity, forbearance, self motivation, struggling against odds, with your own example. Not sure of you have already made enough money or got an inheritance, but even of you have, teaching the future generation about the value of persevering is amongst the most valuable things you can do for your loved one.

  • @mjparham6430

    @mjparham6430

    5 жыл бұрын

    We dont need or require your interpretation

  • @Uxxxysz

    @Uxxxysz

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes. Especially those who never listen to this talk.

  • @loridow8003

    @loridow8003

    4 жыл бұрын

    Get Kicked to the curb and everybody for got who you once where before TBI And financial fraud.

  • @Lola-lh5kl

    @Lola-lh5kl

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@mjsemailid out of everything this person said your comment is dumbfounded. Touch your nose.

  • @VishalKumar-ub6lk
    @VishalKumar-ub6lk3 жыл бұрын

    I don't care what people think about me I care what I think about myself

  • @Apollo_Blaze

    @Apollo_Blaze

    3 жыл бұрын

    I don't give a damn about that either, and it feels Great!

  • @Clintsessentials

    @Clintsessentials

    3 жыл бұрын

    👏👏👏👏👏

  • @leetv2223

    @leetv2223

    3 жыл бұрын

    And that’s how everyone should be!

  • @NerdZooooone

    @NerdZooooone

    3 жыл бұрын

    i don't care what people think about me i care what i think about them.......:)))))

  • @coleanderson5099

    @coleanderson5099

    3 жыл бұрын

    I hope to truly get to that point one day

  • @Lemariecooper
    @Lemariecooper4 ай бұрын

    Engaging with books has significantly elevated my perspective on investing. True wealth isn't built through mere savings; financial freedom stems from strategic investments. I've learned that accumulating wealth hinges on making prudent investment decisions.

  • @Erikkurilla01

    @Erikkurilla01

    4 ай бұрын

    Embarking on the investment journey at 40, I envision a triumphant testimony of significant success by the age of 55

  • @Lemariecooper

    @Lemariecooper

    4 ай бұрын

    Choose a reputable financial adviser like *Jenny Pamogas Canaya* for insurance, regardless of the firm. With her dedicated career in financial planning, you'll receive guidance for growth, better navigation, and secure task completion.

  • @Erikkurilla01

    @Erikkurilla01

    4 ай бұрын

    Encountering numerous commendations for Jenny Pamogas Canaya on various platforms, such as KZread channels and seminars, prompted me to find her online profile. Thanks to these recommendations, I've successfully connected with her by sending a message.

  • @kathymimms5545
    @kathymimms55452 жыл бұрын

    Wow. I’ve not given a f-- most of my life. Never been depressed, don’t have anxiety. Happy no matter what is happening. Love it.

  • @dedu98
    @dedu983 жыл бұрын

    I am 22. I am already thinking about these things. I'm proud of myself!

  • @harsh9558

    @harsh9558

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great!!

  • @ojaswiishani372

    @ojaswiishani372

    3 жыл бұрын

    I am 19 siso 🙂

  • @user-jl5ks7yj6y

    @user-jl5ks7yj6y

    3 жыл бұрын

    21, trying really hard

  • @ashleewierl2104

    @ashleewierl2104

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's the most freeing thing you can do for yourself. The sooner you start saying no and being true to yourself the happier you'll be. It's kind of funny I'm responding to this now. I was just thinking yesterday of something I'd say to my younger self, and this was exactly what I was thinking! Best wishes

  • @beccabronaugh8423

    @beccabronaugh8423

    3 жыл бұрын

    i'm 14 and i honestly think i've almost got it down :) goodbye toxic highschool experiences !

  • @cherylross4040
    @cherylross40407 жыл бұрын

    I needed to hear this 30 years ago! The older I get, the more I don't give a f*ck, but I still find myself doing things out of guilt because I don't want to hurt someone's feelings. This has changed my mind.

  • @danguerriero3094

    @danguerriero3094

    7 жыл бұрын

    I was the same way not what she has said has made me realize why I need not engage in activities I am not happy with or serve like certain relatives.

  • @sarahknight9899

    @sarahknight9899

    7 жыл бұрын

    Woo-hoo! It's working...

  • @sarahknight9899

    @sarahknight9899

    7 жыл бұрын

    :-)

  • @therealmichaelaguirre6722

    @therealmichaelaguirre6722

    7 жыл бұрын

    She is an idiot!

  • @teresaamanfu7408

    @teresaamanfu7408

    6 жыл бұрын

    Michael Aguirre why

  • @TheMirandalorian
    @TheMirandalorian3 жыл бұрын

    i always considered myself a people pleaser, and thought it meant that i was always trying to do right by others, but then i realized it was actually for a more selfish reason: i wanted to be liked, i needed to be liked, and i cared too much about what others thought. my self esteem depended on it! this led me to understanding that you are then setting yourself up to always be unhappy.. how so? because no matter what you do, how many people you meet, how nice you are to everyone, there are ALWAYS going to be people that dont like you.. maybe even for no reason. so i understood that being a people pleaser was only holding me back because i always focused on what i thought others wanted me to do instead of what i actually wanted to do, or in the speakers words "what i actually gave a f*** about". once i stopped giving a f*** about what others thought of me, i understood that not always people-pleasing was quite liberating. it frees up so much more mental space! i also feel like this day in age, especially with social media and all the feedback, thoughts, opinions that we see 24/7, it is wayyyyy too easy to give a f*** about the wrong things. turning my ego off and not taking things personally while browsing the internet was and still is a hard thing to train myself to do, and i always end up asking myself, do i really care about what this person is saying or thinking? frankly, its none of my business what others say or think of me. i just dont give a f*** anymore. it also immediately takes away the power behind their words and thoughts. you are the only person choosing to allow those words to affect you.

  • @Naymichelle76
    @Naymichelle76 Жыл бұрын

    Man! I wish I heard this years ago…especially when I was dealing with church folk 😒. Would’ve saved myself a lot of stress and pain!!!

  • @dionnem.pringle9796

    @dionnem.pringle9796

    Жыл бұрын

    Oooohh I am right there with you.

  • @ColoredGlass777

    @ColoredGlass777

    8 ай бұрын

    Especially when they come to your door 😂

  • @frednil8304
    @frednil83045 жыл бұрын

    I'm tired of buying Christmas presents. I'm not even religious. I hate the traffic, the crowds, the cost and the time wasted. I receive stuff I don't want, people get stuff they don't want or need, all this stuff x 2 billion people's stuff that quickly ends up in landfill or just takes up valuable space in their house, kitchen or garage. Time for me to say No.

  • @Jen-qd7sc

    @Jen-qd7sc

    5 жыл бұрын

    fred Nil I totally agree! I hate gift giving and receiving! I think it’s a waste of money and causes stress! Sadly, when my ex kicked me and our daughter out of his house he complained that I didn’t spend enough money on him for Christmas! He wanted lots of expensive gifts but I got him inexpensive practical gifts. I guess there will always be people who classify Christmas as PRESENTS.

  • @mjparham6430

    @mjparham6430

    5 жыл бұрын

    I hate all the fake holidays

  • @kirstymackenzie2437

    @kirstymackenzie2437

    4 жыл бұрын

    I gave up Christmas and all the present giving and waste of time and money last year too!

  • @jevil03

    @jevil03

    4 жыл бұрын

    🤚🏽

  • @amberdillon4762

    @amberdillon4762

    4 жыл бұрын

    Completely agree!!!!

  • @tf2pyro62
    @tf2pyro625 жыл бұрын

    This does not work on school I tried you just get detention

  • @rajah153

    @rajah153

    5 жыл бұрын

    L M A O

  • @earthhealer1174

    @earthhealer1174

    5 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂

  • @kimon2993

    @kimon2993

    5 жыл бұрын

    Just leave the detention...

  • @Jlovely026

    @Jlovely026

    5 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂😂

  • @exten9656

    @exten9656

    5 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂

  • @dredubz5825
    @dredubz5825 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for this video! People use me as their therapist all the time, but no one is there for me when I need someone. It’s so draining. I’m trying to stop this now. I’ve already ignored several calls from the same person and he called me 10 times in a row!!!

  • @lifeisbeautiful3813

    @lifeisbeautiful3813

    11 ай бұрын

    Very sad, time to wake up with your own interest

  • @GY-xf9pm

    @GY-xf9pm

    3 ай бұрын

    If it is not mutual, that person does not deserve your attention

  • @jamestabugoc6973
    @jamestabugoc697310 ай бұрын

    Being a people pleaser isn't easy. It's really hard to say NO because you don't want others to be disappointed with you, but I know I'll be able to get through all of this ONE.STEP.AT.A.TIME. Thanks for the great speech.

  • @Tamara-ju3lh
    @Tamara-ju3lh3 жыл бұрын

    People-pleasers really need to watch this! I used to be one and it was a constant cycle of guilt, resentment, and being miserable. It was hard saying no, but once my anxiety realized that nothing awful would happen if I skipped an event or didn't do something I didn't want to, it became easier!

  • @thetruthk5138

    @thetruthk5138

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's interesting I never had the problem of people pleasing it was always me first in the middle and last in my thinking and reasoning ... But as I am getting better I think more of my Children and Wife it's all a case of balance I suppose but I'm getting better slowly

  • @shammaroohi942

    @shammaroohi942

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same feelings

  • @AfricanGirl

    @AfricanGirl

    2 жыл бұрын

    so true. n glad ur finally free!

  • @daniellopez7819

    @daniellopez7819

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha I will start using this from now on hope u dgaf

  • @jules7125

    @jules7125

    2 жыл бұрын

    Im working on unlearning people pleasing now that in my 30s. It's really hard 'cause I def relate on the guilt, resentment etc, but I dont want to carry that burden with me forever

  • @blanckieification
    @blanckieification5 жыл бұрын

    Not giving a f***, it's the best feeling ever

  • @cherrimartin504

    @cherrimartin504

    3 жыл бұрын

    "The Greatest prison people live in, is the fear of what other people think"

  • @fuddyduddyhorsemanship

    @fuddyduddyhorsemanship

    3 жыл бұрын

    blanckieification, yes, very liberating

  • @Clintsessentials

    @Clintsessentials

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agree

  • @buriburishinchan4173

    @buriburishinchan4173

    2 жыл бұрын

    100% truth

  • @pirose9616
    @pirose9616 Жыл бұрын

    this ted talk is legitimately life altering in an incredibly freeing way. so much that it has earned a permanent place for semi-regular rewatches in my own personal broke student's f*ck budget (which involves next to no $$ for anything & therefore as such i am really grateful that this is free on YT!) Thank you so much! 🌸

  • @youtubeaddict5663
    @youtubeaddict56633 жыл бұрын

    Well I'll be damned... A friend wanted to hang out but Ive been obsessed with watching these TedX talks and have been binging thru em for the past couple of days and taking so many notes. I realised that I would have more joy sitting at home feeding my brain online by these videos then leaving my home and forcing myself to social with someone when Im feeling shattered as it is. I politely declined and then I saw this video hahahaha

  • @SwordzWitch
    @SwordzWitch5 жыл бұрын

    Lol a lot of people are married right now because they feel guilty saying NO.

  • @leratolove8846

    @leratolove8846

    5 жыл бұрын

    Really? That's tragic

  • @Jessi.ca777

    @Jessi.ca777

    5 жыл бұрын

    That's funny... cus it's true!

  • @SwordzWitch

    @SwordzWitch

    5 жыл бұрын

    @deharleyva yes its mostly them lol

  • @robertobonilla6987

    @robertobonilla6987

    5 жыл бұрын

    I couldn't agree more with you!

  • @JennifulCreations

    @JennifulCreations

    5 жыл бұрын

    True! This was my first marriage.

  • @starlinggilrivas5395
    @starlinggilrivas53956 жыл бұрын

    It seems like yall are not getting it, I think what she really means is like if ur not in the mood of helping people out or you don't want to go to party, you can say NO without feeling sorry. She did not mention that we should stop caring and helping others. The message seems pretty clear to me.

  • @debbiemoore2747

    @debbiemoore2747

    6 жыл бұрын

    starling ricardo gil rivas Welcome to the world of people who comment on here and social media. They live to cause arguments and pick holes

  • @MsCocoZaza

    @MsCocoZaza

    6 жыл бұрын

    C

  • @TxLoneStar817

    @TxLoneStar817

    6 жыл бұрын

    Agree 200%

  • @bryanjaramillo2789

    @bryanjaramillo2789

    6 жыл бұрын

    Mmmm that's your opinion, you don't have everyone's perspective to understand what this is about.

  • @perfectlycreated4191

    @perfectlycreated4191

    6 жыл бұрын

    starling ricardo gil rivas yup! Its pretty clear.

  • @jowanacyrus9066
    @jowanacyrus90662 жыл бұрын

    Lol 😆 sad but true... these are the times we're living in. Gas lighting, narcissistic personality disorder, family dysfunction and generally toxic people. We need help to navigate this traumatic society. No fux given!! Thank you so much for this video

  • @simsim876

    @simsim876

    Жыл бұрын

    Well said!

  • @allen4758

    @allen4758

    Жыл бұрын

    No doubt

  • @pumpkinpie7254
    @pumpkinpie7254 Жыл бұрын

    I love this woman ! Hoping to find more of Sarah online ... This video is almost 6 yrs old and extremely unique ... Allowing house mate's to drain me so emotionally has been exhausting for years ... I'm at my mental limit ... Sarah, thank you so much for this upload, YOU'RE A BADASS 🤗

  • @solobee

    @solobee

    Ай бұрын

    her audiobooks are great

  • @markanderson9123
    @markanderson91234 жыл бұрын

    "This is how you stop spending time you don't have.. with people you don't like.. Doing things you don't want to do." [Sarah Knight]

  • @thetruthk5138

    @thetruthk5138

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just don't be a sheep ... Millions and millions of people around the world are

  • @SundaysChild1966

    @SundaysChild1966

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ohhhh isn't that an awesome line!?!?

  • @shanegoes5778

    @shanegoes5778

    2 жыл бұрын

    Very similar to the line from the movie Fight Club.

  • @alphaberryxo

    @alphaberryxo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Taking notes👀

  • @Naymichelle76

    @Naymichelle76

    Жыл бұрын

    Now this is the gospel!!!

  • @heatherwilliamson9232
    @heatherwilliamson92326 жыл бұрын

    This is fantastic. Every pleaser in the world needs to hear this.

  • @patricialopez4552

    @patricialopez4552

    6 жыл бұрын

    Exactly ! But Nice people don't learn this until their fk bucket if FULL!

  • @blackjesus9294

    @blackjesus9294

    5 жыл бұрын

    Heather Williamson you right

  • @samiamisme

    @samiamisme

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@patricialopez4552 ...full, kicked over, and stomped on.....1000 times.....then maybe this will click. Maybe. I'm still waiting. It's similar to what chronic illness warriors talk about...the spoon theory.

  • @RamenTheNoodle

    @RamenTheNoodle

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hmm this would really motivate my jobless brother. If this was a regular unsponsored KZread post 127 views no comments no likes or dislikes.

  • @Ben-pk4cv

    @Ben-pk4cv

    5 жыл бұрын

    @Heather Williamson I don't give a f*ck

  • @cooper197
    @cooper1973 жыл бұрын

    From the very start she followed her concepts she straight didn’t care about anyone’s opinion she straight started just talking how she talks normally without reading the crowd

  • @AUDACIOUS_Q5321
    @AUDACIOUS_Q53213 жыл бұрын

    All I have to say is, thank you Sarah. You have no idea how much you've just opened my eyes.

  • @RhomanysRealm
    @RhomanysRealm4 жыл бұрын

    Bonus - after 2 years of hearing "No thanks, can't make it" etc, people finally stop asking you in the first place lol

  • @justamanofculture12

    @justamanofculture12

    4 жыл бұрын

    ...

  • @sibusisiwendlangisa970

    @sibusisiwendlangisa970

    3 жыл бұрын

    although it may feel good and satisfying at the beginning, you might lose your connection to your friends then what happens when the GOF series is over???

  • @sila1909

    @sila1909

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sibusisiwe Ndlangisa you probably say "No, thanks i don’t want to" to people that you don’t like so not your actual friends or family members that you enjoy being around.

  • @tenzin-tsundue

    @tenzin-tsundue

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sibusisiwe Ndlangisa -U took it the wrong way...U should also not forget to give f**k to those u loves..no matter how much they say “No”...In the end u make circle of ur loved one and pure where u r happy spending urs f**ks😉

  • @margottfon330

    @margottfon330

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@sila1909 + Aqua. No, Sibusisiwe didn't take it the wrong way. Things get complex, when you keep saying 'yes' to your loved ones, while they keep saying 'no' to you...., bc THEY took it the wrong way, i.e. , as it suits them. Try to tell them 'no', will see whom you will be left with. No, you don't always have a perfect choice, perfect way out, in practice. That's what she meant.

  • @daniellerodgers8037
    @daniellerodgers80374 жыл бұрын

    "I call it the not sorry method" Me, a Canadian: oh shoot I can't do that

  • @GUITARTIME2024

    @GUITARTIME2024

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, but y'all pronounce "sorry" weird, so go for it.

  • @Unknownentityfeline

    @Unknownentityfeline

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, it's our National Word!

  • @rhysmalavioson4260

    @rhysmalavioson4260

    4 жыл бұрын

    ?

  • @student1-RNinCanada

    @student1-RNinCanada

    4 жыл бұрын

    right

  • @cigxhang486

    @cigxhang486

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@rhysmalavioson4260 canadians love to say sorry

  • @buchansha6780
    @buchansha67802 жыл бұрын

    Some of the best people in my life have recently become the worst people in my life and I am truly wanting to embrace the art of not caring what people think but without losing my heart of caring for humanity

  • @yaze3316

    @yaze3316

    2 жыл бұрын

    i honestly know how you feel....

  • @Andrea-uw6rg
    @Andrea-uw6rg2 жыл бұрын

    "No thanks, I don't want to." "But why" "I just don't want to" "That's not a reason" YES. YES IT IS A REASON

  • @EricaGamet
    @EricaGamet7 жыл бұрын

    I've read her book and it's easily 4x as funny (and this was pretty funny)...but also the advice was amazing. She recommends having a "personal policy" for things you don't want to do. Like baby showers. "Oh no thank you. I have a personal policy that I don't go to baby showers." Who can argue with that? I've been using this method and it totally works! Love this talk and the slides are awesome!

  • @sarahknight9899

    @sarahknight9899

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Erica!

  • @lauracserep1137

    @lauracserep1137

    7 жыл бұрын

    I have a "personal policy", no party sales. Works every time.

  • @EricaGamet

    @EricaGamet

    7 жыл бұрын

    Doesn't matter. I don't and I have a personal policy against going.

  • @EricaGamet

    @EricaGamet

    7 жыл бұрын

    @Laura Cserep Like in-home parties (Pampered Chef, etc.)? If so, I am with you on those. I'd probably make an exception if Apple or REI started doing them, though...haha!

  • @aep2692

    @aep2692

    7 жыл бұрын

    I fully agree with having personal policies (though some of us just call them standards) and have done this myself for going on two decades. But, telling someone that you have a personal policy about something, without giving any other explanation, is on the same level as Vaguebooking. Said: 'OMG! I am SO upset right now!!!1!' ... Implied: but I am not going to tell you why, and if you dare to ask (which, my passive-aggressive self secretly hopes you do!) I will give you an answer that I think is edgy and pithy, but is really just straight-up bitchy. No Way! MY personal policy (aka: standard), is, that, when I do not owe someone an explanation, I do not give an explanation, much less as a teaser of a B.S. half explanation. I simply politely decline or let it be known that I can't [fill in the blank with whatever]. No excuses. No 'sorry not sorry'. No BS. No drama.

  • @kunjika
    @kunjika7 жыл бұрын

    I just gave a f*ck to this video and it was totally worth it!

  • @kunjika

    @kunjika

    6 жыл бұрын

    Delisle4 lol

  • @DrHokeyPokey

    @DrHokeyPokey

    6 жыл бұрын

    F*ckception

  • @calebjaymes9710

    @calebjaymes9710

    4 жыл бұрын

    Truth

  • @lynnechapman4787

    @lynnechapman4787

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@kunjikaI to⁸

  • @danisings5493
    @danisings54932 жыл бұрын

    When you're so fed up with caring about every little thing that you literally look up how not to give a f:

  • @amberlyhowieleach5506
    @amberlyhowieleach55063 жыл бұрын

    The amount of times I said "A genius. She's so smart." Never knew who this woman was before today, but now I may be obessed with her! Thankyou

  • @taelucky
    @taelucky5 жыл бұрын

    Even Jesus said this. "let your Yes be Yes, and your No be No" flat out

  • @zak9283

    @zak9283

    5 жыл бұрын

    Not a religious guy but these are some wise words

  • @jimmooneyhan5902

    @jimmooneyhan5902

    5 жыл бұрын

    It was the apostle Paul who said that, not Jesus.

  • @andrejf6200

    @andrejf6200

    5 жыл бұрын

    Amen

  • @charlierobles316

    @charlierobles316

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jesus doesn't exist

  • @jimmooneyhan5902

    @jimmooneyhan5902

    5 жыл бұрын

    Charlie Robles Then who did Pilate send to the cross after washing his hands when he freed Barabbas?

  • @cadenceg6534
    @cadenceg65347 жыл бұрын

    I love Sarah's methods. I've been incorporating them into my life and I'm truly starting to enjoy my life again without all of the bullshit. "Life changing" without a doubt!

  • @sarahknight9899

    @sarahknight9899

    7 жыл бұрын

    That's great to hear--thank you!

  • @svenhassel3150

    @svenhassel3150

    7 жыл бұрын

    I got the book in French. 'La magie du j'en ai rien à f**tre ! Adoptez la méthode MêmePasDésolé'. It has been helping me learn the language, as I want to be able to read what Sarah has to say. Very liberating concept - to work out what really matters to you.To find authenticity.

  • @gabrielshikongo8864

    @gabrielshikongo8864

    7 жыл бұрын

    Sven Hassel Ah oui '' On s'en fou"

  • @svenhassel3150

    @svenhassel3150

    7 жыл бұрын

    Oui, "On s'en fou.". (Peut-être qu'un tiers de l'électorat français lisait-il le même livre ? Ou pas ?) Parfois, nous devons laisser tomber ce qui nous opprime.

  • @andrear2753

    @andrear2753

    7 жыл бұрын

    Kelli Fultz ,

  • @dsinc36
    @dsinc363 жыл бұрын

    Excellent talk. My uncle received a similar talk from his doctor years ago, and my uncle passed the advise to me; it has served me well ever since.

  • @brigittem2231
    @brigittem22312 жыл бұрын

    I've been listening to this almost daily to get over some coworker animosity and just truly learning to not care about it

  • @carolgage4569
    @carolgage45696 жыл бұрын

    Dynamics of my family: 1) I politely decline an invitation. 2) 4-5 individuals launch into a vehement campaign to change my mind. 3) I stand my ground, repeat my decision. 4) Now I'm "difficult" and "oppositional" (even though I am polite and honest) 5) Repeat 6) Repeat 🙄

  • @rouna07

    @rouna07

    6 жыл бұрын

    Carol Gage And when they keep pushing and you eventually blow up, you're the crazy one. Story of my life!

  • @Luubelaar

    @Luubelaar

    6 жыл бұрын

    OH MY GOD!! Are we related??? Just today I had massive regrets about caving in and agreeing to go to a big family event! I know that ultimately I will enjoy the actual event, but the lead up over the next few months is going to be so stressful and massively annoying that I may just lose the will to live. I came this -->| |

  • @jayedee2997

    @jayedee2997

    6 жыл бұрын

    So glad I’m not alone my family is the same

  • @osielescalante2785

    @osielescalante2785

    6 жыл бұрын

    Carol Gage Are you sure you don’t have a hispanic family?

  • @luckystarpiano

    @luckystarpiano

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yup familiar... families are particularly gifted at the guilt tripping part

  • @No_914
    @No_9145 жыл бұрын

    Way ahead of this... I stopped giving a f**k about 5 years ago. It is GLORIOUS

  • @Westhamsterdam

    @Westhamsterdam

    5 жыл бұрын

    Join the club mate!

  • @gymrat_raquel

    @gymrat_raquel

    5 жыл бұрын

    I'm still trying to learn..... help! Hoping this video helps

  • @mjparham6430

    @mjparham6430

    5 жыл бұрын

    Me A month ago

  • @shyguy1821

    @shyguy1821

    4 жыл бұрын

    I stopped giving a f$%# and was fired (without cause) before I could give my two-week notice. True story. I collected unemployment instead. Not sorry.

  • @Sammyyaam

    @Sammyyaam

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same here. Took a while but its indeed liberating.

  • @dougmillar3874
    @dougmillar38743 жыл бұрын

    liberated people know exactly what she is talking about. I can relate completely. What a weight off my shoulders when I started to say simply "no I don't want to" and moved on.

  • @hinengge
    @hinengge Жыл бұрын

    This has been a “go to” Ted talk for me and I’ve shared it many times with so many people✊🏽💗

  • @NostalgiaOST
    @NostalgiaOST6 жыл бұрын

    Learning to say No is liberating.

  • @Kurtiskurtical

    @Kurtiskurtical

    5 жыл бұрын

    Learning to say no is so indicative of the Millenial generation. It’s all about ME. Sorry, not sorry I can’t attend your graduation, I’d rather take selfies in front of a Drake billboard to get more likes on Instagram. I hope the Plural generation (aka Gen Z) can save Millenials from themselves.

  • @jahnos581

    @jahnos581

    5 жыл бұрын

    Kurtiskurtical Uhh... you do realise every generation is different right? You don’t like millennials because you don’t understand them and then perceive them as self-centred when in actuality they’re aware of what they want and will get it because they want it, that’s a good thing.

  • @nawal8155

    @nawal8155

    4 жыл бұрын

    If i break someone’s heart and i say no what about karma

  • @Honeywell888

    @Honeywell888

    4 жыл бұрын

    NO.

  • @alyssacelaya4671

    @alyssacelaya4671

    4 жыл бұрын

    Right

  • @genericwoman3713
    @genericwoman37135 жыл бұрын

    Her voice is like a Disney Princess 😍💜

  • @auroraknight3766

    @auroraknight3766

    4 жыл бұрын

    The Disney princess we all need

  • @jasl14983

    @jasl14983

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha

  • @jenmoneycoach

    @jenmoneycoach

    4 жыл бұрын

    You are so right!

  • @Dmancom-so7rg

    @Dmancom-so7rg

    4 жыл бұрын

    i know right

  • @camiblutube7116

    @camiblutube7116

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yep! You're right!

  • @kevouyreid4518
    @kevouyreid45183 жыл бұрын

    One of my favorite Ted talks to date. I continuously share this one with people. Very powerful. 🔥🔥🔥

  • @mackenziekasbaum6023
    @mackenziekasbaum60232 жыл бұрын

    I love the idea of using politeness so you have no guilt. Good watch, thank you!

  • @lily21dc
    @lily21dc5 жыл бұрын

    I stopped going to Baby Showers 5 years ago. Its been amazing!! Only thing Id add is, don’t be upset when people stop inviting you to events or outings. Because they already know youd rather stay home and watch TV. :)

  • @amym3103

    @amym3103

    5 жыл бұрын

    Danielle Chrysogelos doesn’t the thought of you having a baby shower and no one turning up make you sad?

  • @shsluwu8256

    @shsluwu8256

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@amym3103 Well, obviously, at least one other person is gonna come. It's just one person who states they don't go to baby showers.

  • @smilenodthankyou

    @smilenodthankyou

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@amym3103 she probably wouldn't have a baby shower, which is totally acceptable

  • @amym3103

    @amym3103

    5 жыл бұрын

    Eddie Guerra obviously not having one is totally acceptable. But the same must apply to other occasions, if someone can’t be bothered coming to my baby shower why should I bother with their birthday, wedding, whatever. My point is we all go to things we don’t always want to because we care about our loved ones. If you aren’t going to put in the effort for others I just think that’s really sad

  • @mariellangsaez

    @mariellangsaez

    4 жыл бұрын

    Danielle Chrysogelos I actually love baby showers😂

  • @chrisbarr1359
    @chrisbarr13595 жыл бұрын

    After you say "No", do not feel any need to explain why you said no! "Sorry but I will not be attending" "Oh, why? What are you doing?" "Again, I will not be attending"

  • @user-gi6ee8vj1y

    @user-gi6ee8vj1y

    4 жыл бұрын

    Once I say no, the conversation is over.

  • @tawkischeap1

    @tawkischeap1

    4 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂😂

  • @gretchennichols9141

    @gretchennichols9141

    4 жыл бұрын

    When they ask you why? Simply reply “why do you want to know?”

  • @winterblue383

    @winterblue383

    4 жыл бұрын

    Women have a hard time with this one but 💡I don't anymore

  • @briannyob7799

    @briannyob7799

    4 жыл бұрын

    Exactly. I like use the motto of, "never explain ".

  • @maesnape198
    @maesnape1982 жыл бұрын

    I’m never going to forget this Ted talk

  • @angblah4501
    @angblah45012 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this presentation. It makes so much sense. I will always remember this going forward in my journey

  • @olgalevkovets2377
    @olgalevkovets23775 жыл бұрын

    As a person with social anxiety, I would just stay at home 24/7 if I lived like this.

  • @buttarain27

    @buttarain27

    4 жыл бұрын

    I already do, I have one best friend, she lives 900 miles away and I'm cool with that.

  • @strawberrycake1303

    @strawberrycake1303

    3 жыл бұрын

    Look all you gotta do is go outside, and not give a f*** about what people might think of you, and remember to be polite about it.

  • @user-jl5ks7yj6y

    @user-jl5ks7yj6y

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@strawberrycake1303 social anxiety tho

  • @nhojnoyanob5504

    @nhojnoyanob5504

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@strawberrycake1303 its hard if you have social anxiety

  • @plutoplatters

    @plutoplatters

    3 жыл бұрын

    i think "social anxiety" just might be people that have ultra low self confidence levels

  • @kwenelemazibuko9966
    @kwenelemazibuko99664 жыл бұрын

    My usual response is, " Nah, I'm good." That's the Most honest + polite it can get

  • @thebeasters

    @thebeasters

    3 жыл бұрын

    Exactly

  • @RG-hf4et
    @RG-hf4et2 жыл бұрын

    Learning to say "No" is the ultimate freeing action you can give yourself. Once I learned this how to say no, I am much happier!

  • @glow1815
    @glow1815 Жыл бұрын

    I so love her. I used to gave my time, thoughts and energy for employers for many years that never gave a dime about me. Yes I finally come to realizations it's okay to say no. It's was hard at first felt like I deserted my company. I was miserable for awhile. Now i stick to my not give a F list no mater what. And I learned to say NO to alot of things that I was afraid to say before. And it sure feels good.

  • @sasha_nivar
    @sasha_nivar7 жыл бұрын

    This was exactly what I needed! I've been saying "I don't care" instead of IDGAF and it's been coming off as an asshole void of love and care! But the truth is I do care sometimes waaaay to much to the point I've been more outwardly upset in the past few months than I've ever been and now I can apply a way where I don't get so upset and still show love and respect for myself and others. Thank you Sarah

  • @thegirlburgan

    @thegirlburgan

    7 жыл бұрын

    I think as long as the responses are honest, it's liberating. I don't want to say, "I can't afford it" if I can. But you're right, if you apply truth in words with your personal "f* budget" and say it simply and with kindness, it's kind of a miracle. Over-explaining just makes folks look like a jerk. I remember someone being quoted in an article, maybe Mayim Bialyk, but I'm sure she's not the first to say this: "Say what you mean and mean what you say and don't say it mean." LOL, that paired with Sarah's talk are pretty much gold. ;)

  • @asadchoudhrya

    @asadchoudhrya

    7 жыл бұрын

    Sasha Nivar you are literally brain dead

  • @sasha_nivar

    @sasha_nivar

    7 жыл бұрын

    The Girl Burgan thank you for sharing your thoughts!

  • @mumuusa

    @mumuusa

    7 жыл бұрын

    I guess most of us need it

  • @PookieMasten

    @PookieMasten

    7 жыл бұрын

    You are so dumb you don't understand the meaning of the word literally

  • @kuebrastic1219
    @kuebrastic12193 жыл бұрын

    She doesnt know how much this video changed my mental life

  • @coleanderson5099

    @coleanderson5099

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same I’m getting better by the day and watch this video at least once a week

  • @kuebrastic1219

    @kuebrastic1219

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@coleanderson5099 Keep on, you are strong!

  • @busters3333

    @busters3333

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ppl in my class don’t like me for what I like because it’s not the norm for mindless teenagers these days. Now I just don’t give a f*ck

  • @juli3836

    @juli3836

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad it helped you☺️❤️

  • @juli3836

    @juli3836

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@coleanderson5099 That's great!!

  • @Bloom0to9
    @Bloom0to92 жыл бұрын

    This is good. I have lived exactly like this for the last 10 years since I left high school. And the more i don't give a f... The better things are going. But I am very respectful to others. The few people I know who don't give a f... are not only my happiest friends but also very good with money. My unhappy friends* all share being very sensitive people who invest a lot of time into others comments and actions. There is one thing more important than money... And that's time. Stop hanging out with low lives and invest your time wisely

  • @mckenziecataldo5754
    @mckenziecataldo57544 ай бұрын

    This is how I live my life. Perfectly said!

  • @hell0br00klyn
    @hell0br00klyn5 жыл бұрын

    Wow man Love this Sincerely Chronic People Pleaser

  • @viewdrop349

    @viewdrop349

    4 жыл бұрын

    200th like:)

  • @samarthsingh8735

    @samarthsingh8735

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wow man Love this Sincerely Closet scaredy cat

  • @livefromtheground7274

    @livefromtheground7274

    4 жыл бұрын

    Stop wasting your planet time trying please others.

  • @mr.iforgot3062

    @mr.iforgot3062

    4 жыл бұрын

    Your cute, and I could possibly please you. How about pleasing me? Then? We'll people please just ourselves!?!

  • @lunaguinevere7705

    @lunaguinevere7705

    4 жыл бұрын

    This is why I give high priority now on following artists instead social media influencers. It feels so great!

  • @fonsyalfonso8242
    @fonsyalfonso82424 жыл бұрын

    What she just talked about is something that is obvious but is something that is not done by the majority of us. Kudos to the way she made it as abeautiful reminder 👏

  • @nataleem7476
    @nataleem7476 Жыл бұрын

    I absolutely adore this ❤❤❤❤ this was so helpful for my clients in my mental health group and for myself as a therapist!

  • @SashaSpeaks
    @SashaSpeaks3 жыл бұрын

    Reminds me of reading the subtle art of not giving a f*ck. One of my most favorite tedx talk

  • @sophia6263
    @sophia62636 жыл бұрын

    when you suffer from depression sometimes it is not that bad to say yes to things you think you will not enjoy, because at the end of the day you often do enjoy them :)

  • @Arp477

    @Arp477

    6 жыл бұрын

    Sophia - That's true! I've experienced this many times. 😊

  • @michelekamp9871

    @michelekamp9871

    6 жыл бұрын

    This is very true. This advice doesn't help everyone. I suffer from anxiety disorder and I need to really push myself to say yes to things.

  • @Googaify

    @Googaify

    6 жыл бұрын

    exactly. even for healthy people it happens often. sometimes you don't want to do something or go out, but ou force yourself and it ends up being one of the best parties or things you've ever done lol. that's why this advice is not that good.

  • @be4tnl

    @be4tnl

    6 жыл бұрын

    you mean like those business meetings that seem to last forever?

  • @daxross2930

    @daxross2930

    6 жыл бұрын

    Sophia agreed I spend Most of my time is hidden from society. When I forced myself to get out at 10 and feel better. But the fear of getting out is so strong

  • @corsicanlulu
    @corsicanlulu5 жыл бұрын

    its about BOUNDARIES which is extremely important, its imperative for everyone since people are always willing to violate ur boundaries if u let them. u can still care about someone even if u say no. no is not a bad word

  • @HardevsinhPadhiyar

    @HardevsinhPadhiyar

    4 жыл бұрын

    @corsican lulu Your explanation is amazing

  • @elviralopez5275
    @elviralopez52753 жыл бұрын

    Been following this since I left the womb. Been called mean when really I’ve just been nurturing myself and my energy.

  • @jilliebean2574
    @jilliebean25742 жыл бұрын

    I saw this was made 5 years ago. Never saw it until today and SPOT ON!!!!!! I am going to re-watch this once a week until I adopt this approach. So freaking simple!!!

  • @Lemin98
    @Lemin984 жыл бұрын

    Am I the only person that just-wants to go straight to the point when it comes to TED talks?

  • @jb6368

    @jb6368

    4 жыл бұрын

    thats our mass ! lol

  • @thetoot9615

    @thetoot9615

    4 жыл бұрын

    Why do you want to know?

  • @jb6368

    @jb6368

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@thetoot9615 EXPLAIN

  • @thetoot9615

    @thetoot9615

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@jb6368 He asked if he was the only one who would like TED talks to get straight to the point, I'm asking why he's even wanting to know that.

  • @lt6573

    @lt6573

    4 жыл бұрын

    It's a shame if you'd want to do this with this one...it's hilarious throughout...great for the soul laughter is :)

  • @brendar9363
    @brendar93637 жыл бұрын

    It took stage 3 cancer to move me into the "Not Sorry Method". I still occasionally falter, but not nearly as bad as I was in my younger years. People need to follow Sarah's advice before they are doing it on borrowed time. But really, learning it at any point in your life is great!

  • @sarahknight9899

    @sarahknight9899

    7 жыл бұрын

    I'm so interested to hear someone say this, Brenda! Part of our move to the Dominican Republic was motivated by the untimely death of a young friend, and the realization that life can be shorter than anyone likes to admit, so why not live it on our terms, now. All best to you.

  • @Ruben-co1mq
    @Ruben-co1mq3 жыл бұрын

    I loved this TED talk as it touches on a subject we all experience and which also affects our choices on a daily basis. When I read the comments under this video I can see the effect this speech has made on many people. The sentence "The less you care the happier you become" seems to have touched many people, including myself. The speech confronts us with feelings we all have, but never dare to face. With this in mind, I have a question for Sarah Knight: Why do we actually care about other people's opinions, has it anything to do with nature or nurture? Is there a link with our origins and how we are group animals, that it used to be important to belong to a group and so others had to like and accept you? Or is it more something that is based on our education where we are taught by school that feedback and approval from others is very important to build ourselves up?

  • @adanielle426

    @adanielle426

    8 ай бұрын

    Social belonging has been essential for survival.

  • @vitkomusic6624
    @vitkomusic6624 Жыл бұрын

    I read her book. Got it for Christmas. Thank you Sarah Knight. I was very organized. Chaos and people ruinedmy life. Thank you for declutering my head!!!!

  • @gamarleton
    @gamarleton6 жыл бұрын

    people who are or are becoming burned out really need this kinda stuff :)

  • @its.cassie
    @its.cassie4 жыл бұрын

    I did this with people when I was pregnant - it reduced unnecessary stress and literally helped me transition into a new stage of my life. Setting boundaries and prioritizing your mental health is SO important. Ps: I really enjoy the amount of swearing in this Ted.

  • @janetluseno5855

    @janetluseno5855

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice

  • @sunshinemay8930
    @sunshinemay89303 жыл бұрын

    i bookmarked this so i can watch it and remind myself everyday . I have been so burned out at work. Trying to do everything by myself, going above and beyond than my other co workers do, and without help most days because of pandemic we cut back some hours. Even after doing my very best each night, the next day there's always some complains and issues and over time i felt resentful and hurt. After long nights and doing my best to finish the work, the next day same thing. I always get the blame since I am the one that work the last shift. Today, I became so upset I wanted to quit but I know it is not financially possible yet. I just quietly cried in my department while dealing with hurt. I told myself, maybe I should not care so much and overwhelm myself. Maybe i should not give a f...k so that next time there's another issue etc.. I will not be affected. That's it, that is what i will do from now on.

  • @greenforce68
    @greenforce68 Жыл бұрын

    I once said "no thanks, I don't like that kind of genre" to series someone offered me. Few years later turns out, it became my favorite series ever bcs it made me feel alive everytime I watched it. I regretted the time when I said no to it. I never had trouble for saying no. But when I look back of how much I said no to everything that doesn't spark my interest, I realized it felt like I was living in a box. I feel like, by saying yes to a lot of things now comes with opportunity to find a new interest to expand my way of thinking. Now I'm feeling more optimistic than ever. I believe, you just gotta know *when* to say yes/no. Don't say no to something you don't like, simply say no to something that potentially damaging you mentally, physically and emotionally

  • @Sandra27HK
    @Sandra27HK5 жыл бұрын

    Learned this from Helen Mirren, who, on turning 70, said one of her regrets was not telling more people to FO. It resonated with me as I'm a doormat for friends and family. Feels good to know who one's real friends are when u start saying 'No' . :)

  • @saimahramen
    @saimahramen5 жыл бұрын

    I am a doormat, so I really need to heed this video.

  • @mjparham6430

    @mjparham6430

    5 жыл бұрын

    And when You change its Liberating!!!

  • @jalam59

    @jalam59

    4 жыл бұрын

    I like your honesty! At times I can be too.

  • @britt1953

    @britt1953

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @laneatradehughes7419

    @laneatradehughes7419

    4 жыл бұрын

    I am too. For one particular person, but I'm ready to hand this person a wad of "f's"!!

  • @jbharvey508
    @jbharvey5083 жыл бұрын

    I Love this Woman!!! She reminded me of that one word that I had forgotten And that word is “NO” She so skillfully used those words “Fu?k and AS?ho?r so very well She is so on target with decluttering the mind and not giving a Fu?k It was a breath of fresh air

  • @davidjones702
    @davidjones7022 жыл бұрын

    This has by far, is the best Talk I've heard. Absolutely beautifully said💞

  • @jennifermiller2884
    @jennifermiller28846 жыл бұрын

    It’s not about being self centered, it’s about not half assidly attending parties and things you just don’t want to. Why wear yourself thin when you can use that energy towards supporting close friends and attending events that matter to you

  • @mightymouse5930

    @mightymouse5930

    6 жыл бұрын

    Jennifer miller Because you’ll never have “close” friends if you practice her approach. You’ll have fake, emotionless encounters with other emotionally void humans and will never really understand what friendship is.

  • @WouldntULikeToKnow.

    @WouldntULikeToKnow.

    6 жыл бұрын

    Mighty Mouse, actually I believe you'd have closer relationships. You will have more time for them and the time your spend with them will be of better quality. You will be with people you care about doing things you both like.

  • @tomwise4817

    @tomwise4817

    6 жыл бұрын

    Aren't you lucky to be able to pick and choose.

  • @blackjesus9294

    @blackjesus9294

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jennifer miller ok

  • @shoepixie

    @shoepixie

    5 жыл бұрын

    At the same time, if one applied her advice ALL the time, they *would* end up being self-centred, and lacking any friends of real note - because real relationships do require effort, and sacrifice, and YES sometimes attending social rituals like baby showers, just because it will make someone *else* happy.

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