THE POWER OF NO
Years ago, I was part of a group of pastor’s which met together monthly to discuss leadership, personal growth and church systems. One of the principles I learned during that time was to not only have a “To-Do” list, but also a “Not to Do” list.
Indeed, the power of saying NO to the demands imposed by our circumstances, external sources, or even self-imposed expectations can be transformative.
Today’s Theme: Saying “NO”
Quote
“Half of the troubles of this life can be traced to saying yes too quickly and not saying no soon enough.” — Josh Billings
“There is nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which should not be done at all.” – Peter Drucker
Article
To consistently say no with grace and clarity, we need a variety of responses. To some people, this comes naturally. Others, however, offer noncommittal answers like “I’ll try to fit that in,” or “I might be able to” when they know full well they can’t.
Eight Ways to Say No With Grace and Style
Eight Ways to Say No With Grace and Style
Here’s a Bonus Article (https://jamesclear.com/saying-no) by James Clear. He calls the ability to say NO “ the ultimate productivity hack”!
Questions
- When do you find it most difficult to refuse a request of your time, energy, or resources?
- Which of the eight ways listed in today’s article might be most practical for you this week?
Saying NO… it’s difficult but so worth it! Let me know how that is working out for you!