Time Tidbits: Saying No

Do you have a hard time saying no? Try some of these tips to keep yourself from getting overwhelmed.

- Give yourself time. Make it a point to never say yes or no right away, but to really think about whether the task is something you want to do and is something you can do with the time you have.
- Reframe things positively. Instead of saying no to a church or volunteer commitment, tell yourself you're saying yes to more time with your family.
- Resist the urge to justify. A yes or no is enough.
- Don't ever say yes out of guilt. If you are, your heart won't be in the task.