Learn to Say "No"
Sometimes, the best way to prioritize tasks is to simply say "no" to new requests or tasks that don't align with your goals or values.
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We all have those days when we feel like there's just too much on our plates. The never-ending to-do list, the urgent emails, the phone calls that won't stop ringing.
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