When deciding whether to say yes or no, the question to ask is whether you're going against your values. These are often ...

One of the things I have struggled with in my career is saying “no.” Early on, I had trained myself to say “yes” to everything. The way I saw it, the more I would take on, the better it would be for ...

Think about your typical work week. How much of what you do falls within your official job description? If you're anything like most top performers, chances are that over the course of your career, ...

You know that sinking feeling when someone asks you to do something and you really want to say no, but the words “of course, I’d love to help” come tumbling out instead? You’re not alone. Most people ...

Saying “yes” can feel good, both for the speaker and listener, but being someone who is always “happy to help” can quickly lead to burnout and overwhelm. Saying yes too often can leave little time for ...

We often get asked to do things we don’t want to do, in both our personal and professional lives, yet knowing how to say no in a delicate way can be difficult. The phrases nice people use to politely ...

In a culture that rewards responsiveness, saying no at work can feel risky. But failing to set boundaries is even riskier. When professionals agree to everything, they dilute their impact, drain their ...

If you have kids, you might remember their very first words. Was it "Mommy" or "Daddy"? Congratulations! My son’s first word was "NO!" Or at least that’s the one I remember the most, because it was ...

One of the most challenging aspects of interpersonal relationships is balancing our needs with those of others. Many of us find ourselves trapped by obligations, often sacrificing our own well-being ...

When you receive an invitation to a social event, it's important to consider whether you can afford to attend. Experts say to consider your relationship with the host, the total cost to attend and ...

This story is part of our cover series We Don't: The Bridesmaid Burnout, in which we explore the role's often absurd demands, astronomical expenses, copious amounts of unpaid labor, and ways to change ...

Adults can say “no” to any aspect of medical treatment that they wish to. This includes recommended diagnostic tests, physical examinations, drugs, or surgeries. This is part of patient consent, which ...