Get Better at Saying No
Many of us have a tendency to say "yes" whenever we're asked to take on something new. Often, we're reluctant to say "no" because it's just a little job ... perhaps taking the minutes for a regular meeting at work, or making cakes for the kids' school fete, or helping out with our partner's accounts.
The problem is, little jobs often go on over time and become tedious commitments, draining energy as well as time. Plus, if you keep saying "yes", you'll find your free time shrinking rapidly. One of the best ways I've found to say "no" is to ask for a few days to think about it. This is often easier than feeling put on the spot for a decision, and it also lets people know that you're taking their request seriously.
學會說“不”
在問及要不要做新任務是，我們常傾向于說“是”。通常，如果這個任務不大，我們更不愿說“不”……比如，在工作中作常規會議的會議記錄、幫小孩為學校制作蛋糕、幫忙合伙人審計賬戶。
其問題在于，這些小任務通常會超時、變的無聊、吸走你的精力和時間。再加上，如果你一直說"是“，你會發現空閑時間急劇縮短。我發現最好地說”不“的方式是要求多幾天考慮。這比馬上做決定要容易得多，這也會別人認為你在認真考慮他們的請求。