We live in a world full of temptations, in many instances it is hard to differentiate to what we want and what we need. Rejection can be a very difficult thing to deal with emotionally for both parties. People may let their eagerness to please others override their own capabilities and requirements. Feeling obliged to say yes to all the offers and requests proposed to you in everyday life can be very exhausting and stressful for anyone. You will need to refuse requests in all aspects of your life including your professional work life or personal and family life. For example,your employer or spouse may make an unreasonable request, or someone may try and convince you to buy something you know you can't afford. The quality of our work suffers, balance in our life suffers, and often we experience internal discord within ourselves. It is very important to learn how to properly refuse requests that are unreasonable or that do not fit with your circumstances. It is best to give a simple answer and explanation when refusing a request. Others will appreciate your honesty and will negotiate a solution that works for both of you. However, if your attempt at rejection is not taken kindly, be sure to stand your ground. You have the right to control and respect your own needs and do not owe anything to anyone else. Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Learn to say "NO"
We live in a world full of temptations, in many instances it is hard to differentiate to what we want and what we need. Rejection can be a very difficult thing to deal with emotionally for both parties. People may let their eagerness to please others override their own capabilities and requirements. Feeling obliged to say yes to all the offers and requests proposed to you in everyday life can be very exhausting and stressful for anyone. You will need to refuse requests in all aspects of your life including your professional work life or personal and family life. For example,your employer or spouse may make an unreasonable request, or someone may try and convince you to buy something you know you can't afford. The quality of our work suffers, balance in our life suffers, and often we experience internal discord within ourselves. It is very important to learn how to properly refuse requests that are unreasonable or that do not fit with your circumstances. It is best to give a simple answer and explanation when refusing a request. Others will appreciate your honesty and will negotiate a solution that works for both of you. However, if your attempt at rejection is not taken kindly, be sure to stand your ground. You have the right to control and respect your own needs and do not owe anything to anyone else. 
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I agree with your post! I think many people have problems saying no especially to their employer and family members because they feel socially obligated. A worker might fear that if he says no to his boss, the boss might think the employee is not a hard-worker and could be replaced. Likewise, if a person says no to their spouse's requests it can cause marital conflicts and again a fear of upsetting their relationship. People should be more honest and true to themselves by just saying no to certain requests like you mention in your post. But, I think more people want to have peace at home and work and appear as the I-can-do-everything person.
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