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

When declining an invitation or commitment, the right delivery is key. "A graceful 'no' is really about honesty delivered ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Protecting your time, energy and sanity is important. Here's how to say no and safeguard those boundaries. I’m notoriously bad at saying no. I’m a people pleaser who feels like if I disappoint anyone, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Is there a better serotonin hit than when what your child’s wants aligns with what they need? If only “MORE BROCCOLI, MAMA!” were a more popular reprieve in my house. But no. Most of the time, my ...

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 ...