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Five Ways to Say No to Save You Time

Last Modified: August 9, 2018 Sabrina Quairoli This blog uses cookies. It also has affiliate links. We earn sponsored content income.

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Five Ways to Say No To Save You Time

A lot of people have time management issues. Saying no to some tasks will help you make time in your daily schedule and manage what you need to get done more effectively.

I am telling you right now and I hope you believe me. It is OK to say "no". You don't need to lie or give people excuses for why you are saying no to their request. You have the right to want to do something and if you don't you also have the right to refuse. But, how do we do that without feeling guilty or upset that we are hurting someone's feelings?

The Benefits of Saying No 

Did you know there are benefits of saying no? It's not just that it gives you your time back. It also gives you the freedom to make your own decisions in your life. It also empowers you to move beyond the demands in your life to a place where you can control what happens in it.

Creating no statements can be tricky. You may want to predetermine your own "go to" sincere sentences you will use in the future. Especially, if you haven't said no before. Here are five examples of saying no politely.

5 Examples on how to say no politely

1. Saying No to a Boss... “Saying yes to this means I have to say no to something else...what tasks are more important?”

2. Saying No and Assistance...“Thanks for thinking of me though I'm unable to help you at this time. May I help you find someone else?”

3. Saying No and thank you for the offer...“I think your suggestion is great, sorry I’m unable to take part right now.”

4. Saying Yes but Sorry, No...“Yes, I’d love to come over but I am going to have to decline. I have to finish this task first."

5. Saying No, Absolutely Not... “If I take on another task, I wouldn’t be able to complete my tasks for my ..."

Whatever you decide to do or not do, be sure you have a clear reason why you don't want to do something. Anyone of these sentences can be modified to fit your situation. Try them out and see if they help you save time and your sanity. I hope this helps improve your quality of life and manage your time more effectively.

Visit these posts from other experts that will help you say no in your busy life.

How to Say ‘No’ To Others (Without Feeling Bad About It)

How to Say No: Guide for Busy People

How to Stop Saying Yes When You Want to Say No

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Five Ways to Say No


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  1. Linda Samuels

    August 06, 2018 at 9:16 am

    It's essential to learn to say, "no." It's not just about the time aspect, but also about being able to honor our own desires and priorities. One of the things that we often feel uncomfortable with is that we think if we say "no" we'll hurt someone's feelings or we'll appear selfish. Another is that we might not have learned how to say no. That's me. I was brought up to always say, "yes." As you can imagine, that's actually quite dangerous. So I've learned in my adult life how to exercise that "no" muscle. And a simple, "Thank you for thinking of me, but no." works well enough. Or even simpler than that, "No, thank you."

  2. Seana Turner

    August 06, 2018 at 7:19 am

    I love the suggestion of how to respond to a boss. This can be especially tricky because you fear that you can't say no. Making the trade-offs evident to the superior is an effective strategy.

  3. Janet Barclay

    August 06, 2018 at 6:47 am

    I'm curious about this sentence: "Whatever you decide to do or not do, be sure you have a clear reason why you don’t want to do something." Is it necessary to tell the other person WHY we're saying no, or is it for our own peace of mind, to know we have a valid reason and aren't just trying to avoid something that will take us outside of our comfort zone?

    • Sabrina Quairoli

      August 06, 2018 at 8:21 am

      Good question, to clarify, it's not necessary to tell the other person the "why", just to make sure you know the "why."

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