Just Say…

No.  It is a simple one word statement.  A word made of just two sounds.  A word to tell someone the ‘opportunity’ they have presented me is not one I wish to take.  This single word, however, has been rather elusive in my vocabulary when being asked to help or assist someone.  I have witnessed plenty of people that don’t have trouble saying ‘no’ and they have told me it’s easy.  Just say ‘no.’  Despite this advice I kept finding myself with too many tasks and responsibilities.  I wasn’t letting this word do the heavy lifting for me.  If you are like me, seeing need and not wanting to let people down, here are some steps I have found helpful in letting this simple two letter word work for me.  

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