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Do you have trouble saying no
to people who ask you for your
time and talent even though you
have no time to help them? Are
you afraid of being perceived
as un friendly or not as a team
player if you don’t help everyone
who asks?
I struggled with that issue
for years, and learned many
lessons. Here are the strategies
I use now to say no, so that I can
maximize my time and move my
business forward.
People ask me all the time,
Beth, do you ever seep? How
do you get so much done? Do
your run on batteries? Well the
truth is that I do sleep, every
night, and the reason I get
so much done is because I’ve
learned how to say NO to the
things that drain my time and
keep me from achieving my
goals. This is NOT a trait that
comes naturally to me.
In fact, I spent many years doing
more for others than I did for
myself. That habit does not lead
you down the path of prosperity,
so today, I’m inviting you to
embrace the idea of saying no.
If you are a people-pleaser, like
me, this will take some practice.
Here are some phrases that you
can use while you work on this
new habit of getting your own
work done and keeping your
goals prioritized.
I wish I could, but….
That is
a simple way to get started,
because you’re not saying no
and you’re still being nice.
I wish
I could, but it’s not possible right
now. My schedule is jam packed
.
Thanks for thinking of me
.
This is a great way to say no
without saying no, and I will
sometimes offer an alternative
as well.
Thanks for thinking of me.
I can’t. I’d like to introduce you to
Sally, a woman I am mentoring
who would be ideal.
Saying Yes.
Here are some ways
that you can say no by saying
yes.
YES! I can help you with that.
I’m busy right now, come back at
4pm if you still need me
, or
YES! I
can take on an additional project.
What would you like me not to do?
And finally
, the compliment
,
and the one I use most often
now.
I think you’re project is
fantastic. I can’t help you, but I
wish you success.
Don’t Apologize and Don’t Over-
Explain
How to Say No and Still Be Nice
By Beth Caldwell
SOAR TO SUCCESS
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Core Business Strategy