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How to say no without feeling guilty or rude and these boundary setting strategies help you decline requests while ...
Paul Schroder, founder and head of New City Initiative, speaks at a breakfast for faith leaders in November 2015. (Rudhian Chlissma Putra) What do you say when a panhandler asks for money? When a ...
A phrase nice people use to politely say no to things they don’t want to do is “Unfortunately it’s not a good time for me.” This phrase is firm in a way that doesn't compromise kindness.
Constantly saying 'yes' to everything and everyone drains us of time and energy. This episode helps explain the roots of people-pleasing behaviors and how you can say 'no' more often.
Being able to say “no” is a learned skill, says Newman. Here are a few basic steps she recommends to get you started: 1. Make a list of your yeses over the period of a week: If you are an ...
If you feel overwhelmed or off-track, you might want to start saying no more often. It's not as hard as you think once you start. People who say no to these 8 things are 98% happier than everyone ...
Ask people questions in a way that allows them to say no. As you fine-tune your “no” skills, consider making it easier for other people to decline your requests, too.
How to Get Better at Just Saying No Warren Buffet has said, “The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say no to almost everything.” ...
The old saying rings true, but it also spells doom for that busy person. When you develop a reputation for being responsive and generous, an ever-expanding mountain of requests will come your way.
When people don’t say no when they mean no, they are reacting to the uncertainties of the business by creating more uncertainties. I encourage people to face their fears and say what they think ...