Many of us confront the pressure and stress at work pressure whenever we are asked for some work favor because we feel dignified not to say direct ‘no’. We feel like keeping our prior commitment away at that present moment. At this situation when we say ‘No’ to that fellow, it amplifies the bitterness, displeasure and the relationship turns sour. Even though for this act of saying ‘no’ we are considered like ill-mannered, not having good etiquette, & what not…
This two-letter word looks very small but dwells the world of acceptance and rejection, shows power of leadership, good managerial skills& self-growth. Let’s talk about the supportive tools through which we can empower this trifle word.
- Create your mindset: There is no harm in bringing negation rather strengthen your mindset because you are not a puppet that command is been given to you and you should start with them.
- Prioritize your work: Be witty, if some other unnecessary work is coming on way of scheduled work then say n. But if you think it is rather fruitful to go with ‘yes’ so finally up to your wise decision of getting involved in the work.
- Body language: You can negate the work through some of body signs like; don’t lean to show your interest listening to that fellow. You can cross your arms just to show the obstruction to reach out to you. And never nod your head rather give a still gesture.
- Seek help in return: There is nothing wrong in seeking help from the same fellow who is asking favor. This act of yours will show that how you are highly preoccupied and his expectations may burden you. This is how you can show your itinerary and own affair without any denial.
- Be diplomatic and ask for clarification: sometimes what happens, you think that you can’t say no directly then you have to be diplomat. For this you can do one thing, you say I agree I can do it but before this particular time not after that and which is entirely different.
Another way that you can craft more questions related to the assigned work/favor provided you know the answer.
This way you can save yourself to burden unnecessary and learn this very art of saying ‘NO’