Fastest Ways to Lose Weight
Fastest Ways to Lose Weight

Fastest Ways to Lose Weight

Weightloss

You probably know that the best long-term weight loss plans are based on regular exercise and moderately calorie-reduced balanced diets. When you have a hot date or an important job […]

Tips for Dealing with Bullying
Tips for Dealing with Bullying

Tips for Dealing with Bullying

Lifestyle

People often associate the topic of bullying with school, children and adolescents. However, bullying is not exclusive to youth. Bullies and their victims can be any age. What’s more, bullying […]

Disadvantages of Dating an Older Man
Disadvantages of Dating an Older Man

Disadvantages of Dating Older Man

Love & Sex

Dating or marrying an older man can have many merits, but there are still several potential disadvantages. For instance, an older man is less likely to tolerate changes to his […]

Natural Remedies to Eliminate Depression
Natural Remedies to Eliminate Depression

Natural Remedies to Eliminate Depression

Health & Fitness

Do you think you might be depressed? The symptoms of depression can include weight changes, insomnia, oversleeping, feelings of sadness and/or remorse, lethargy, anxiety, lack of interest in activities you […]

Reasons Why You Have to Fill Up on Fruit
Reasons Why You Have to Fill Up on Fruit

Reasons Why You Have to Fill Up on Fruit

Food

If you want to stay slim and healthy, you have to exercise and watch what you eat. Yet for many people, eating healthily is a struggle. The problem is that […]

Perfect Birthday Gifts for Him
Perfect Birthday Gifts for Him

Perfect Birthday Gifts for Him

Love & Sex

Do you struggle to think of birthday gift ideas for the men in your life? Whether you’re buying for your husband, lover, son, father, grandfather, nephew, or uncle, thinking of […]

Reasons Why Lying Is a Bad Idea
Reasons Why Lying Is a Bad Idea

Reasons Why Lying Is a Bad Idea

Lifestyle

According to the Hebrew Bible, the ninth of God’s Ten Commandments instructs that no person shall bear false witness against their neighbor. In other words, you shouldn’t lie. All mainstream […]

Reasons to Refuse Why should you refuse to take on certain commitments? Biting off more than you can chew limits your time for relaxation and family fun. In other words, saying “yes” to all requests doesn’t leave you with much space to focus on what is most important in life. You are the only person that can ensure that you put your own needs and those of your family first. Saying “no” to certain requests doesn’t mean that you are a lazy or selfish individual. Instead it means that you are respecting your prior obligations to your family and career. What’s more, saying “yes” all of the time is not healthy. It can have a negative impact on your mental health. Taking on an excessively hectic schedule can lead to stress-related diseases. Refusing to take on certain commitments can also leave you with sufficient spare time to try something that has always interested you. You might, for example, decide to use the time you saved to try ballroom dancing, paragliding or racket ball. Consider Your Response Many people say “yes” to requests because they feel that refusing might mean missing out on an invaluable opportunity. Hence it is a good idea to give each request a little consideration before deciding whether or not to commit to it. Ask yourself how important the commitment is to you. If it is something that is high on your list of priorities, then perhaps you should accept the challenge. However if it is something that does not really interest you, you should probably refuse it. You might also wish to consider how much stress saying “yes” to a request will bring you. A commitment such as spending a morning helping out at your child’s school will not take up much of your time. Saying yes to a request to make all the costumes for a school play, however, could leave you with very little spare time to relax. If you are unsure whether or not you want to take on a new commitment, simply tell the other person you’ll think about it and get back to them later. Politely Decline Some people struggle to say “no” to the requests others make of them. Fortunately, refusing to take on new commitments gets easier with time. The key to politely declining a request is confidence. Make your refusal polite and sympathetic, but remain firm. Avoid using an apologetic or self-justifying tone of voice. Do not use language that conveys uncertainty. If your refusal sounds sufficiently confident, you will not give the other person the idea that they can persuade you into doing what they want. Simply tell the other person you cannot comply with their request because you already have enough on your schedule. If the person continues to ask, do not be afraid to repeat your refusal. You do not need to give a long explanation or an excuse for saying “no” to a new commitment. What’s more, you should not feel guilty because you refused someone else’s request. Doing things you don’t want to do can lead to feelings of bitterness. Telling lies to get out of doing something is also a bad idea, because it involves the risk of getting caught out. It is far better to be honest and upfront when you refuse to take on a new commitment. Saying “no” to certain requests may make you uncomfortable at first, but it usually gets easier with practice.
Reasons to Refuse Why should you refuse to take on certain commitments? Biting off more than you can chew limits your time for relaxation and family fun. In other words, saying “yes” to all requests doesn’t leave you with much space to focus on what is most important in life. You are the only person that can ensure that you put your own needs and those of your family first. Saying “no” to certain requests doesn’t mean that you are a lazy or selfish individual. Instead it means that you are respecting your prior obligations to your family and career. What’s more, saying “yes” all of the time is not healthy. It can have a negative impact on your mental health. Taking on an excessively hectic schedule can lead to stress-related diseases. Refusing to take on certain commitments can also leave you with sufficient spare time to try something that has always interested you. You might, for example, decide to use the time you saved to try ballroom dancing, paragliding or racket ball. Consider Your Response Many people say “yes” to requests because they feel that refusing might mean missing out on an invaluable opportunity. Hence it is a good idea to give each request a little consideration before deciding whether or not to commit to it. Ask yourself how important the commitment is to you. If it is something that is high on your list of priorities, then perhaps you should accept the challenge. However if it is something that does not really interest you, you should probably refuse it. You might also wish to consider how much stress saying “yes” to a request will bring you. A commitment such as spending a morning helping out at your child’s school will not take up much of your time. Saying yes to a request to make all the costumes for a school play, however, could leave you with very little spare time to relax. If you are unsure whether or not you want to take on a new commitment, simply tell the other person you’ll think about it and get back to them later. Politely Decline Some people struggle to say “no” to the requests others make of them. Fortunately, refusing to take on new commitments gets easier with time. The key to politely declining a request is confidence. Make your refusal polite and sympathetic, but remain firm. Avoid using an apologetic or self-justifying tone of voice. Do not use language that conveys uncertainty. If your refusal sounds sufficiently confident, you will not give the other person the idea that they can persuade you into doing what they want. Simply tell the other person you cannot comply with their request because you already have enough on your schedule. If the person continues to ask, do not be afraid to repeat your refusal. You do not need to give a long explanation or an excuse for saying “no” to a new commitment. What’s more, you should not feel guilty because you refused someone else’s request. Doing things you don’t want to do can lead to feelings of bitterness. Telling lies to get out of doing something is also a bad idea, because it involves the risk of getting caught out. It is far better to be honest and upfront when you refuse to take on a new commitment. Saying “no” to certain requests may make you uncomfortable at first, but it usually gets easier with practice.

Learning to Say No

Lifestyle

Modern society seems to revere those people who have a positive mental attitude, and are willing to take on new challenges and commitments. Hence many people find themselves saying “yes” […]