Saying “YES” when we mean “NO”

People-pleaser’s often say “yes” quickly without thinking it through. Use these guidelines before taking on a commitment in the future.

• Think about any commitments for at least 24 hours prior to agreeing. Try this verbiage – “that sounds really good, but I need to check my schedule before I can commit. I will call you tomorrow to let you know if I can help.”

• Help in areas that match your core values instead of trying to help at EVERYTHING.

• When you agree, clearly outline the level of your commitment, “Yes, I could help with that for 2 hours per week.”

******If you are always saying “yes” and are over-committed and find that you don’t have time to run your business, call for an appointment and learn how to effectively say “no”.