There are times in your career when it can be hard to decide whether to say “yes” or” no” to a request. These three questions will help you make an informed decision.
Tag: Saying no
What happened when I followed the advice in inspirational quotes?
Accept opportunities you’re not fully ready for – then learn how to do them. Say no to requests that take time away from your personal and professional goals and which don’t respect your expertise.
Feel good: choose the right kind of fun
How much fun are you having? Are you engaged in activities that, while scary, are exhilarating, or idly scrolling through social media laughing at cat videos? Contemplate the kinds of fun you are having. You can then decide which give you the greatest pay back and do more of them.
How to be happy: stop trying to manage time
We are all going to die. Filling our days with relentless busy-ness will certainly distract us from this fact. Investing time in the people and things we care about will give us greater personal meaning than the relentless pursuit of any ‘to do’ list.
How to say “No” without harming your career
Women can find it hard to turn down work requests that contribute little to your career progression. However, learning how to say “no” will helpsafeguard your time without impacting negatively on your career prospects.
Improve your career prospects with one magic word
Women are more likely to volunteer for work tasks which do not directly contribute to their performance objectives. Ironically, women’s desire to be collegiate and helpful can undermine their promotion prospects.