Don't you love that person who always says "YES" to every request? While we all try to be that person, it's not always the healthiest modus operandi.
No matter the time of year - we seem to be getting more and more busy, and for many, the advent of the holiday season can evoke an array of emotions, including feelings of being overwhelmed. Preparing dishes, shopping, parties, family, performances and more - can feel like too much to manage.
Perhaps you’re the one who makes those special decorations that everyone loves or the food dish that's requested for seemingly every party, (in San Antonio, think tamales.)
Or maybe you’re the one who always picks up family from the airport. The requests to do more during an already event-filled time of year can feel like a lot to juggle, especially on top of normal, day-to-day obligations.
But even during non-holiday seasons, workplace demands, family plans, commitments to friends and colleagues and even recreational choices that we love, can cause a feeling of over taxing ourselves.
It’s important to remember that just because you can do something, doesn’t mean you should, and it’s okay to say no. The situation can be as big as a business decision or as small as agreeing to babysit for the grandkids. However, that’s often easier said than done, so here are some tips to help empower you the next time you need to say no:
