Just Say No

I know when to say no. I never take on more work than I can comfortably accomplish.

Delegating out responsibility is a talent. So is just saying no.

I know exactly what to do and when to do it. I don’t have vague ambitions. I sit down, think, and come to understand what it is I want out of my life. I know what I need to do to get there. I never let my life get out of control. I always keep my goals on target and I never neglect my body in the process.

When I find myself with more work than I can deal with, I don’t make sacrifices. I don’t steal valuable time away from other facets of my life. I have the courage to simply say no to the job. If I can, I will happily hand off the job to someone that can handle it.

Soon those around me begin to understand and respect my discretion. They come to expect quality and honesty. I never make promises I cannot keep. Although some may expect me to happily say yes even when I know I should say no, I am not afraid to set a precedent. I am not afraid to say no. There is no better time to start than today.

I offer out work to others and I don’t feel like a bad person for doing so. By thinking of myself first, I stay on top of my game and everyone around me benefits as a result. I never lose sleep, take on unneeded stress, or sacrifice my family to the job.

Questions of Reflection:

1. Am I afraid to say no?
2. Do I show as much respect to my personal life as I do to my professional life?
3. What steps can I take to make my life easier?