How Often
Do You Say "NO"
It is strange but most people seem to be predisposed
to say “Yes” when saying “No” can give far greater
control over ones life. We all have only 24 hours in
a day and hence there is a limit to the number of
things that we are able to do. Whenever we say “no”
to something we leave ourselves in a position to say
“yes” to something better.People
often have the feeling that they should say “yes”
because they do not wish to offend someone, but it
is important to consider how opportunities fit into
our life plans. You may be offered a job opportunity
that will require extensive travel abroad. However,
if you value your family life the job may not fit in
with the type of life you wish to lead and a “no”
may be the best answer.
Saying “yes” all of the time may
mean that you are simply unable to deliver on
everything that you promise. You may find that you
are saying “yes” in order to be well thought of and
yet because you commit to doing too much you are
unable to do a good job and hence you are having the
opposite effect from that required.
Start by deciding what is important
for you in your life and then judge all demands upon
your time in the light of that decision. You cannot
do everything so do the things that fit in with your
life goals. Take control of your time and your life
by being prepared to say “no” at the appropriate
time.
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