When To Say No And How To Do It Graciously
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Julia Austin
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Understand your perspective, first
There are larger concepts to consider, not just when a request comes in, but long before that Dr. Jackson says can help you be ready to answer others in a way that honors you and them. “You want to consider and take into account if you are a people pleaser, where it came from, and how you can work on it.” She also encourages “Defining your values so you know what you do and don’t want before a request ever comes your way, and paying attention to that gut feeling. It’s right 9 times out of 10.”
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