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How To Say No The Nice Way
Do you feel stressed out by your busy schedule? Many mothers feel this way because they don't know how to say no. Moms often say yes to things out of guilt, trying to please others and thinking they can handle it all. But when you overschedule yourself, eventually, you burn out. And you're left feeling like you failed yourself and the person you committed to. Here are some positive things you can say to turn unwanted projects away. Once you get the hang of it, saying no will be easier than deciding not to go to the gym.
- I'm sorry but I have too much on my plate right now.
- That doesn't fit with my schedule right now.
- I would love to but I just committed to something else.
- Let me think about it and get back to you.
- I don't have enough time to fully commit but I can offer you a few hours.
- Thanks for thinking of me but that's not my area of expertise.
- I'm really focusing more on my goals right now and I don't want to do anything that is going to distract me.
- I can't, but I know someone who would be perfect for this.
- This really isn't what I'm interested in.
- I can't right now, but please consider me for future projects.
- I'd rather say no than do a bad job.
- I'm not comfortable with that.
- I have no experience with that.
- I need to focus more time on my family.
- I'm taking some time just for me.
- Something's just come up that needs my immediate attention.
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