{"id":8093,"date":"2015-09-02T00:10:58","date_gmt":"2015-09-02T04:10:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/?p=8093"},"modified":"2023-06-28T11:35:57","modified_gmt":"2023-06-28T15:35:57","slug":"why-you-should-say-no-more-often","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/why-you-should-say-no-more-often\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Say \u201cNo\u201d More Often"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ImageDo you find it difficult to do your work, study, run errands, or just take care of little everyday items?<\/p>\n

Does it feel as if you don\u2019t have enough time to yourself during the day?<\/p>\n

In this post, I offer a few reasons as to why you might want to make use of a little, yet powerful, word more often.<\/p>\n

What is the word? Simply put, it is \u201cno.\u201d<\/p>\n

You need to do your work.<\/h2>\n

It takes time to do any type of work, be it office work, school work, or household chores.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s even harder to get that work done when you\u2019re constantly interrupted or bombarded with distractions.<\/p>\n

Sometimes, it all boils down to sitting down, focusing on a task or project, and getting it done. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you need to get work done, especially if you\u2019re on a deadline, don\u2019t be afraid to say \u201cno.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n

This applies to any questions, queries, interruptions, or requests you may receive.<\/p>\n

If it makes you feel better, you can say something along the lines of, \u201cNo, I cannot do that right now. When I am finished with this work, I can help you.\u201d<\/p>\n

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You need to protect your time.<\/h2>\n

This point is similar to the one above. Saying \u201cno\u201d to something is a way for you to protect your schedule. It could be as small as five minutes, or as long as five hours, but one thing is clear, that time is not to be trifled with on any account, by anyone.<\/p>\n

Another way to look at this whole time protection thing, is that when you say \u201cno\u201d to something, you\u2019re actually saying \u201cyes\u201d to yourself. You\u2019re actively saying \u201cyes\u201d to preserving both your precious time and energy.<\/p>\n

So, if you feel as if you don\u2019t have a moment to spare for yourself, flip the switch and say \u201cno.\u201d Always keep in mind that no one else is going to protect or manage your time for you. Be brave, speak confidently, and stand up for your valuable time.<\/p>\n

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You\u2019ll feel better about your decisions.<\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s suppose for a moment that you said \u201cyes\u201d to every single thing that came to you over the course of a day. While you\u2019d make some good decisions, you\u2019d probably also make some equally silly, frustrating, and perhaps even regrettable decisions. Of course, the same thing would happen if you said \u201cno\u201d to every single thing that came to you that same day.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s the lesson here? What many people forget is that they have the option of saying \u201cyes\u201d or \u201cno\u201d to something. You have a right to make a decision for yourself. It is your life after all!<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve been feeling less than satisfied with your decisions over the past few weeks and months, maybe it\u2019s time to say \u201cno\u201d to something. Keep in this in your back pocket: saying \u201cno\u201d isn\u2019t personal, just as saying \u201cyes\u201d isn\u2019t personal. It\u2019s just a decision. Will you, or won\u2019t you, do something? The choice is yours.<\/p>\n

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How about you? When\u2019s the last time you put your foot down and said \u201cno\u201d to something that wasn\u2019t worth your time, or energy? Join the conversation and leave a comment below!<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Do you find it difficult to do your work, study, run errands, or just take care of little everyday items?<\/p>\n

Does it feel as if you don\u2019t have enough time to yourself during the day?<\/p>\n

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