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Saying no is hard

saying no

Why most people struggle with saying no:   They feel it will  spoil the relationship They feel it will spoil their reputation They have FOMO They fear the repercussions What NOT saying No really mean Less time and energy for what really matters Overwhelm and burnout Setting unrealistic expectations with others Dealing with resentment and […]

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Handling a no

saying no

78% claim they find it most difficult to refuse their boss’s request, even if the request makes excessive demands on their time, energy or work-life balance.   There can be many reasons why an employee needs to refuse a manager’s work request. But they are likely to say no only in two situations: They feel safe

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Are you busy or productive?

busy or productive

Are you confusing being busy with being productive? What being busy looks like: Super busy calendar with back-to-back meetings Little or no time for breaks A lot of energy draining soul-sucking tasks on your schedule What productivity looks like: Spending time to think and create Doing high quality meaningful and energizing work Meeting important goals

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The high achievers paradox

paradox

Being successful has a lot of paradox: Embracing the limelight while accepting the loneliness Enjoying the achievements while learning from the failures Moving forward confidently while managing the self-doubts And staying focused while navigating through the distractions You rarely get one without the other. And true success means accepting all of it in totality.  

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