When To Say No And How To Do It Graciously
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Julia Austin
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Help yourself so you can help others
When a request comes in, Dr. Jackson advises, “Truly consider if you will be able to give your best to the request before saying yes. To prioritize your mental health before taking on anything, owning your own time/having good time management, having clear boundaries, and practicing self-care are imperative.” It’s the old “Put on your oxygen mask before helping someone else put on theirs” adage.
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