You cannot say yes to every request. If you did that, there would be no time for you. No time to do your best thinking, create your art, or make the difference you know you can make. Saying no to ...

We often get asked to do things we don’t want to do, in both our personal and professional lives, yet knowing how to say no in a delicate way can be difficult. The phrases nice people use to politely ...

You know that sinking feeling when someone asks you to do something and you really want to say no, but the words “of course, I’d love to help” come tumbling out instead? You’re not alone. Most people ...

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Many of my counseling clients grapple with the challenge of feeling unable to say no without feeling guilty. They often feel pressured to please others or fear disappointing them, leading to ...