Difficulty saying "no"
by Mario H. Noronha
Topic of this content: How difficulty saying "No" contributes to overcommitment
Who might be interested in reading: people and
professionals
In this second text on this month's topic (overcommitment), we will look at another factor that can contribute to this overcommitment; the difficulty in saying "no".
The tendency to agree to the requests of others without considering your own abilities or priorities can lead to an overwhelming accumulation of commitments.
The consequences of this can be harmful, because continually operating under high levels of stress and without sufficient rest can lead to burnout, which is characterized by extreme exhaustion, cynicism and a feeling of ineffectiveness.
"People think focusing is about saying "yes" to the thing you've got to focus on. But that's not what it means at all. It means saying "no" to the hundred other good ideas that there are. You have to pick carefully. I'm actually as proud of the things we haven't done as the things we have done. Innovation is saying "no" to 1,000 things." - Steve Jobs
The solution is to learn to say "no", which is a crucial skill, which involves understanding your limits and respecting your time and energy. Saying "no" allows you to say "yes" to the commitments you really care about and can manage effectively.
Naturally, it is not always easy to exercise this ability. Many people find it difficult to turn down requests or opportunities because they fear losing or disappointing other people, but this can lead them to take on more responsibilities than they are capable of handling.
Managing the degree and extent of commitments
you make wisely allows you to have time for personal interests, hobbies and
relaxation, which contributes to a balanced and satisfying life, including a
better balance between professional and personal life.
Author's note: this text expresses a personal perspective framed within some parameters, it is not a scientific article, of a medical, prescriptive or binding nature. It is also important to note that it was not intended to be an exhaustive analysis, in the future there will be new texts that will address other ways of looking at these same topics.
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