Don't Repeat Yourself When Saying No

When you're saying no, always prep for the conversation and find the most powerful yes behind your no. This will help you handle counters to your original no. Even if they can come up with new reasons, it doesn't mean that you need to invent new reasons to say no. So stick to your guns. If no is tough for you, ask yourself, what's the worst thing that could happen? Usually you're not going to die. The person experience a little bit of discomfort or emotional unease but then they get over it,. You over it, and life moves on.