This Week’s Challenge: Remember that not every responsibility is your responsibility!
Some of us have a hard time saying no, but saying yes all the time will wear you out. It’s important to have a quick response ready so you don’t find yourself stumbling over your words and then a “yes” tumbles out.
Here are some statements you can use:
- “While my heart wants to say yes, the reality of my time makes this a no”
- “I’m sorry but I can’t give it the attention it deserves”
- “This is one of those seasons when I must decline”—Lysa Terkeurst