1. Just Say it.

Just come out and say it. Beating around the bush or offering weak excuses will only give the other person a chance to insist. It will be tempting to follow up your no with excuses when you're uncomfortable,but resist the urge. You may only give a brief explanation if you fe...

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 ...

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...