How to (politely) turn down requests for things that aren’t worth your time:
The difference between living a life of peace and productivity versus a life of stress and resentment could lie in one simple skill: Learning how to say no.
For example, let’s say you’re asked to volunteer on a committee. It’s a good initiative but not aligned with your personal passions or your professional development goals. It would mean at minimum three to five hours out of your work time each month, which add up to 36-60 hours over the course of a year. To decline gracefully say:
Or perhaps you’re invited to go to lunch with individuals who you already see often and you have a project to work on, want to go to the gym, or simply want a break. You could say:Saying no to time commitments that don’t align with your priorities or needs can lead to a small amount of initial discomfort but save you hours of time in the end.than they could possibly get done in a given day. This is especially true for individuals who try to help everyone before getting their own work done.
“This sounds like a really interesting initiative. Unfortunately, I’m already maxed out on what I can take on right now. I wouldn’t be able to get to this for a couple of weeks/months. Since this is important to you, it’s probably best to give this to someone who can give it more time and attention.”
“I would love to help you, but my time is already fully booked with commitments to [my boss, clients, etc.] today. I’ll get this back to you by Friday.”
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