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How to Implement a “No” Strategy

Tips for saying “no” and increasing productivity.

Mary Beth Hazeldine
5 min readMay 16, 2022
Photo by Florian Schmetz on Unsplash

Do you ever feel like you’re always saying “yes” to things and never have time for yourself? If so, you need to implement a “no” strategy. Saying no can be difficult, but it’s vital for maintaining your productivity and sanity. Here are some tips for saying no and increasing your productivity!

The importance of saying no

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to say yes to everything. We say yes to working extra hours, taking on more projects, and attending every event.

But as tempting as it is to try to do it all, sometimes you need to take a step back and say no. It may seem counterintuitive, but learning to say no can actually be one of the most important things you do for your mental and physical health.

When you’re constantly trying to meet the demands of others, you put yourself at risk for burnout. Saying no allows you to set boundaries and put your own needs first. It may not always be easy, but learning to say no is an important step in taking care of yourself.

How to say no without feeling guilty

Learning to say no is an important skill, but it can be challenging to do without feeling guilty. After all…

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Mary Beth Hazeldine
Mary Beth Hazeldine

Written by Mary Beth Hazeldine

Chief Inspiration Officer, Spiritual Psychologist, Hypnotherapist, Writer, Chef, Dog Lover, Line Dancer, Ex-Banker, MBA— marybeth@marybethhazeldine.com

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