Delay Commitment and Assess Time Commitment

Delay giving an immediate response to requests by expressing interest and checking your schedule before committing. When faced with a request, don't provide a yes or no answer right away. Instead, express interest, mention your time tracking system, and promise to check your calendar before replying. By doing so, you can confront the reality of the time commitment required and assess whether you have the availability to fulfill the request. This approach allows you to make more informed decisions based on your actual schedule and commitments, leading to greater confidence in giving a final response.