Great Blog Off Tip #17: Learn How to Say No

The next time someone asks you to do something, go somewhere, help them with something and you either CAN’T or DON’T WANT TO, say no. Don’t agree and do a crappy job. Don’t agree and resent them. Just say no.

Think if it this way: Will the world REALLY stop turning if you say no? Will the person making the request DIE if you say no? Then say no if you don’t want to do it.

Here’s the touchy-feely version, complete with dandelion over the ear:

Have you ever regretted saying yes to a request at work? Leave a comment.

- Kristen

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