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Do you feel overwhelmed by the commitments you should have but didn't turn down?
When you say "yes" to everything, you spread yourself thin and limit your ability to do any task well. But "no" puts power back in your hands and allows you to be more effective at home, in the workplace, and in social settings.
Saying "yes" too often can compromise your personal and professional contentment, lead to physical and emotional ailments, and deplete your self-esteem.
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Excerpt: ""Good-evening, Mrs. Hardy," said a pleasant voice, as the speaker tapped with her hand upon the half-open door of Mrs. Hardy's cottage. Mrs. Hardy was a washerwoman, and her visitor knew that sometimes there was but scant room in her kitchen for strangers; indeed, she often wondered how the children managed on a wet day, and how the little ones escaped scalds and burns. However, this being Friday evening, the actual work was over, and the...
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It's the last-minute chance of a lifetime: photograph the World Rodeo Championships. There are only a couple of rules: don't get in the way, don't get trampled, and don't get frisky with the cowboys. As if I need to be told. I tried that once when I was dumb, drunk, and eighteen, and no matter how good it felt I'm not about to make that mistake again. I'm here to make a name for myself, not become another buckle bunny. I'm a professional, and I don't...
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