For many of us, our days are filled with nonstop invitations, invites and offers, and it’s easy to get sucked into saying yes or feeling guilty for saying no. That all becomes easier with this ...

Two negotiation professors explain how to turn people down with kindness, and zero room for pushback. You know the feeling we ...

Below, Dr. Sunita Sah shares five key insights from her new book, Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes. Sah is a physician-turned-organizational psychologist. She teaches business and ...

Are you a people pleaser? The type of person who just hates to disagree with others—to the point that expressing the disagreement even makes you feel sick? If so, you likely rank high on the big five ...

Most people like to think of themselves as helpful, dependable, and easy to get along with, which is exactly why saying “no” can feel surprisingly uncomfortable. Whether it’s turning down extra work, ...

So your life is chaotic, jam-packed, and crazy. You wake up each morning wondering how you are going to get through the day because you have so much to do. When you drop the kids at school, another ...

Saying "no" is essential in parenting. But setting limits shouldn't start and end with that one word. As a certified child life specialist and licensed therapist, I know that saying "no" is meant to ...

Most professionals have experienced a situation where a client, manager or peer asks for something that’s outside of their capacity or skill set. In these moments, they may want to say “no” but are ...