The only way to get better at saying no, is to start saying no and to keep doing it. It gets easier over time.

8. Add some good vibes if you still find it hard to say no

It would take time to totally shake off the habit. Instead of saying 'no' right off the bat, it might be a lot easier to lead with good vibes or sandwich the 'no' between 2 good vibes.

Leading with good vibes:

“I would l...

5. Put the question back on the person asking.

This is very effective in a work situation. When a supervisor asks you to take on more than you can handle. You can say, "I'm happy to do task X, Y, and Z; however, I would need 3 weeks, rather than 2 to do a good job. How would you like me to ...

7. Identify YOUR own 'YES'

When you say 'yes' to something you’re saying 'no' to something else

identify the things in your life that you value most so when something comes along, you are more likely to honor the things most important to you and say 'no' to everything else. 

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3. Be wary of other people's tactics to get you to say 'yes'.

Many people and organizations use manipulation techniques, knowingly or unknowingly: insurance, cable subscriptions etc

4. Take the time to evaluate and understand your role in the relationship. When you truly understand th...