The 5 Stages Of Saying No

Author : Anirban Das

The 5 Stages Of Saying ‘No’ (A People-Pleaser’s Guide To Learning to Say No)

Stage 1: Avoid saying no
“Sure, no problem at all!”

Stage 2: Say maybe
“I’m not sure if I can make it. I’ll let you know.”

Stage 3: Indirectly say no
“I am quite busy right now. I’m not sure if I can take up any more commitments.”

Stage 4: Gently say no
“Thank you for thinking of me, but I won’t be able to make it.”

Stage 5: Say no strongly
“No, I won’t be able to do it.”

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The 5 Stages Of Saying ‘No’ (A People-Pleaser’s Guide To Learning to Say No)

Stage 1: Avoid saying no
“Sure, no problem at all!”

Stage 2: Say maybe
“I’m not sure if I can make it. I’ll let you know.”

Stage 3: Indirectly say no
“I am quite busy right now. I’m not sure if I can take up any more commitments.”

Stage 4: Gently say no
“Thank you for thinking of me, but I won’t be able to make it.”

Stage 5: Say no strongly
“No, I won’t be able to do it.”

Self Love Quotes, Love Yourself Quotes, Self-Worth Quotes, Loving Yourself Quotes, quotes about self love, self worth quotes about self love, saying no quotes, quotes about saying no

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