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you can contribute in a way that works for you time-wise. This will
keep you involved but on your terms.
Be sympathetic but firm: In all your newly acquired ways of how to
say NO, be sympathetic but firm. Don’t over apologize for your NO.
Show empathy for their situation but in a way that lets them know your
mind will not be changed.

The bottom line is that learning to say NO confidently can move you
forward towards having work life balance and achieving your goals
faster than saying YES to everything.
How to say no is just one of the strategies in my book Ready Set Goal! to
help you and your coaching clients achieve their goals faster and with
less stress.
Finally, if you find the idea of saying NO to someone in a particular
work or relationship situation sends you into a tizz and makes you
anxious, then it could be time to assess whether this is an environment
or relationship that really works for you to stay in.
Source: Wendy Buckingham: http://www.all-about-becoming-a-lifecoach.com/how-to-say-no.html#ixzz1qnDNxJ5D

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