I hate telling people "No" because I want people to like me. But sometimes saying "No" will help them like you more, if the "No" is in their best interests. The hardest "No" is to a child who wants what they want and has no concept of the consequences of their request. Helping them understand the benefits of the “No” makes it more acceptable. Sometimes it is not "No" forever, ... Continue Reading

We want to be liked and accepted and we want to please people. BUT we can let other people rule our lives by always fitting into their schedule of wants and needs. I think it was Jim Rohn who said, “Plan your life or others will plan it for you!” This probably has happened to you. You have a really busy schedule for the day and somebody asks you to slot in a favour on your “to ... Continue Reading