Question #137 from "The Book of Questions" by Gregory Stock, PH.D.
Do you find it so hard to say "NO" that you regularly do favors you do not want to do?
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11 comments:
NO!!!
I used to have that problem ... a long time ago ... when I was single and childless .... but now I even try to avoid putting myself into the position where I might be asked to do something!!
I did have that problem for a long long time but I learned that I must take care of myself first, before I can be able to help others without restraints.
This is difficult for me as I have always wanted to do "everything" for everybody.
I thought I was Wonder Woman but found out that I certainly am not. LOL
I used to...thank goodness I got over that. Now, I just say NO. I volunteer for the things I have a passion for and work hard for several charities I support...but favors outside of that. No.
yes ...sigh
The frustrating part is I am constantly asked to cover for other people at work, and then I end up having to turn down my own clients when they want the same time.
Yup.........!
No. I used to but I've gotten very good at saying no. Occasionally I'll still have a weak moment (mostly when it's someting I really don't want to do but feel guilty about not doing) but for the most part it's not a problem.
I tend to say yes to too much stuff, but it all works out in the end...I'm better about it now that I have two boogers to contend with - my time is very precious these days!
Yes. My wife has a standing order to chastize me if I start to offer. Whatever it is, it always takes longer or is harder than anticipated.
No. If I can help them, I will just say yes.
I used to have a huge problem in that area. Then I got "burned out" and over extended. I still have a tendency to towards saying "yes", but I'm much more particular and realistic about what I can and cannot do. It usually involves some type of volunteerism for one of kids and I even though I may not always WANT to do it, I see the value in it and end up feeling better that I did it. I just pace myself better now.
i am so tired of saying YES but oh well it is just how my life IS and dammit it sucks but that is just the way it is. i say yes to people who always say yes to me and then i also say it to my husband who rarely says yes but me saying yes to him puts him in a nicer mood and in the long run gets me what i want and well he takes good care of me so that is my excuse. but sometiems i just want to say """""F""""" no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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