I don't know about you, but I have a problem. A VERY big problem! I have a tendency to take on Waaaay too much at once and it all stems from this little issue I have of not being able to say NO! I'm a people pleaser and I don't like to disappoint anyone, so if someones asks me to do something, I say yes. Seems pretty harmless right?! Well the problem occurs when I have taken on sooo much that stress and chaos begins to take over my life. Do I tell the person, I can't...um is that even an option??? NO.. there I said it ;) ... So if you are anything like me, and actually have a hard time saying No, follow these easy steps. It's helped me tremendously in the recent weeks.
Step 1.) Instead of saying YES, say "I'll check my Calendar and get back to you"
Step 2.) If you don't have a calendar that you are using to schedule appointments/tasks... START NOW!!!
Step 3.) Be Realistic... if you have one ounce of anxiety thinking about how to fit this new task into your schedule, you DON'T have the time to commit right now.
Step 4.) Be Honest... You want to build strong, lasting relationships with those around you, be it family, friends, or colleagues. Honesty is the best policy, especially in this case.
Last, but not least...
Step 5.) If you have determined that said task is going to be too much to handle right now, tell the person that right now is not a good time, but please don't hesitate to ask in the future or offer to reschedule for a later date.
Give it a try, let me know how it goes!
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