Leaders Know How To Say "No" To Extra Work

Not knowing how to say "no" will make you feel overworked and stressed.

Do you feel like you will disappoint people by saying “no” to their requests? 

Do you find yourself attempting to do tasks that are out of the area of your expertise?

Have you made it easier for your superiors to overburden with tasks?

This article will be very helpful to you in knowing all the cons of saying “yes” to whatever opportunity comes knocking on your door.

“It’s only by saying “no” that we can concentrate on the things that are really important”- Steve Jobs

I want you to know that it is okay to decline an opportunity

So, your co-worker has come up to you and is asking you to fill up one more report past your work hours, what do you do? 

What we generally fall prey to when we say we are available for things and we really aren’t is fear. The fear of not being liked enough or fear of not making that promotion drives us to say “yes”. Therefore, here is some much-needed advice for you all to follow:

• Clearly state your limitations of time and resources to your team so that saying no at a later point in time would be easier. 
• Negotiate for a deadline that is achievable for you if you do undertake the task in question. 
• Saying a polite “no” by showing that you are thankful for the opportunity and giving them an alternative or a partial solution is also an option. 
• Let them know the reason why you won’t be able to do the said task. There are chances that they will empathize and leave you be.
• Determine the urgency of the task and if the task can wait or even if someone else can take the responsibility instead of you.

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Do you find yourself stressed out over tasks that aren’t your own? Have you taken too much under your wing and now it is weighing you down? How do you cope with the pressure? Let me know in the comments below.

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Author Bio:

Vartika Kashyap is the Chief Marketing Officer at ProofHub — leading project management software. From contributing to websites such as The Huffington Post, Business.com, Elearning, Dzone, and The Next Web to becoming LinkedIn Top Voices in 2017 and 2018, she has recognised amazing new ways to reach the audience. She weaves stories about productivity, team building, work culture, leadership, and common workplace events. She also loves to read and travel to new places.