When to say NO

No does not have to become your favourite word or the first thing you say after “Hello”, nor do you have to say it often. Even use 5% of the time, it will serve you well.

When it is okay, appropriate – even necessary – to say NO? This is a permission giving exercise. Most of us have no difficulty saying no if we have to leave work early to catch a plane.

Here are some other situations when it’s okay to say NO:

1.      When you’re exhausted or stressed out.

2.      When you’re overload and out of time.

3.      When you have higher, more pressing priorities.

4.      When it’s not your job or responsibility.

5.      When it’s not your area of expertise and someone else could do it better.