Make NO Easier

I was telling someone today about a time MANY moons ago when I was in a Boy Scout meeting. The leader stood up and asked every parent that was too busy to take on another task to raise their hand. I was one of the few that admitted to that. Ewww, wrong move on my part. He told the other parents to look at us (picture red faced, awkward moment for me). He then went on to say that we would be the ones that would be doing. You don’t want to know what my inside voice said but I’ll just say I wasn’t agreeing with him. However, he turned out to be right.

Do YOU have a hard time saying “NO” even if you don’t have the time or energy to take on something else? This is the season that it is so easy to get over extended. I read an article the other day that helped.

• Not go into a long explanation of why you can’t

Say something like “I would but I already have plans”

• Give a firm NO – don’t hem and haw

They think they still have a chance and will pressure you.

• Give them other alternatives or compromise if you’re really feeling guilty

Say something like “I can’t do ……. but how about if I help with …….”

We’re all busy this time of year. People want to get together, there’s shopping and baking to do. In my case, I have one child’s birthday the 25th of Nov and one the 23rd of Dec. Obviously, I didn’t think that through very well at the time. LOL.

For us here, we’re working on websites, training and many are trying to make the most of the Christmas shopping season by getting sales. Don’t get burned out trying to do it all. You might have to JUST SAY NO and mean it. Determine what your priorities are and work from there.

I admit I still have an issue with this but I’m getting better by thinking about what will matter 5 years from now. What will matter to you?

Another one of our WA members, Richard (rwagener) wrote a blog that will help you if you're still working on that DEFINITE NO.

http://flexitimemakemoney.com/if-you-want-something-done-get-a-busy-person-to-do-it

Have a great weekend.

~Debbi