Sometimes it's difficult to know what your needs are on the spot, and I get this completely. She says that especially if you're close to somebody, just try to take a stab at your needs,. Then say, now let me check. If not, perhaps another way to respond is to just say, I need some time to think about it. Or, as Van Dyke says, just say no in whatever way it comes out.
If you want to make an impact, you have do things that are important, but not urgent. This means being able to say "No" to many things. Here's how to do it.
Show Notes:
Cup of Empathy by Marianne van Dijk
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