It's okay to say no

It is okay to say, I do not prioritize that right now

we need to choose when to say yes and when to say “Thank-you for asking. I am honored, but not now. My plate is currently full, and until something comes off there is no room for anything else to go on.”

you have a range of responses available to you. “Yes” is one, of course. You can always say Yes. But you don’t have to say Yes, and your sense of obligation to say Yes is the source of your anxiety. “No, I can’t do that” is another option. Having the courage to say No is one of the ways you stop being so “helpful.” “I can’t do that… but I could do

Saying “no” to new duties ensures that your current ones aren’t neglected, and that the people who deserve your time most aren’t cheated out of it; in essence, it’s saying “yes” to your present responsibilities and your loved ones. Furthermore, it’s also saying “yes” to yourself: scheduling a little “me time” is essential to your personal developme