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| Can you say no comfortably? Arm yourself with | | | | adding more stress. |
| these techniques and never dread saying no again. | | | | 2. Know how to say no |
| Many of us can attest to the fact that saying no can | | | | How you say no is extremely important. Ultimately, |
| be difficult. However, when we don't exercise our | | | | saying no falls into one of three categories: |
| right to say no, it often results in negative inner | | | | (1) You can say no in a passive way which means |
| feelings and regret. Additionally, our inability to say no | | | | you come across as timid or hesitant. If you say no |
| responsibly can impact our health when we take on | | | | this way, then you will probably not be taken |
| too much and then fret over how we will get | | | | seriously. |
| everything done. Take heart though - you can learn | | | | (2) You can say no in an aggressive manner. You'll |
| how to effectively say no. The key to saying no | | | | definitely get your point across, but you may cause |
| responsibly is all in the technique. One you learn this | | | | negative feelings with the other person. |
| technique and practice, you'll provide yourself with an | | | | (3) You can say no assertively, which means |
| invaluable skill. | | | | responsibly and firmly. You'll be understood and you |
| Also, you'll become a more effective communicator | | | | will no offend the other person. |
| and improve your self-image. Additionally, when you | | | | 3. Provide alternatives |
| learn to say no responsibly you exhibit an important | | | | When you say no, you should suggests an alternative |
| aspect of constructive criticism. You're enhancing | | | | approach or action whenever possible. This ensures |
| your assertiveness - which is a valuable trait found in | | | | that you foster a positive relationship with the other |
| many successful people. | | | | person. Also you'll be seen as someone who wants |
| So how do you say no responsibly? | | | | to help even when you have to say no. When you |
| 1.Learn when to say no | | | | learn to say no responsibly, you'll definitely improve |
| This can be during times when the recipient of your | | | | your people skills. Even more importantly, you'll |
| message isn't hearing you. You may also need to say | | | | improve your self confidence and your ability to |
| no when you are facing potential undesirable | | | | communicate. You also allow yourself to be more |
| outcomes. For instance, a friend may request your | | | | effective, because saying no responsibly is a tool to |
| time when you already have a full day. You hating | | | | enhance your personal effectiveness. |
| the idea of saying no, but if you don't say no, then | | | | |