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How to Say “No” When You “Know” You Should Say “No”
by Avis Ward
Even with the latest technology, modern conveniences of household appliances, fast modes of transportation and fast food restaurants, there are days when 24 hours just aren't enough. I hope you're not saying to yourself, everyday is that way for you. If this is true, you are in desperate need of this article. You need to be given the "how to" and now!
Dale Carnegie has let it be known there are ways to "Win Friends and Influence People." He's also clued us in on how we can "Stop Worrying and Start Living." If you haven't read either of these books, I highly recommend them. It's been a number of years since I've read either but I have referred back to them numerous times over the years.
You are a busy person. You may be a stay-at-home Mom, or Dad. Perhaps you are a professional or paraprofessional. You could be a white collar or blue collar worker. You may be a student. It doesn't matter. You are very busy.
You may be married, single or divorced. You may have children or perhaps not. You are busy with things that are important to you or perhaps more important to someone else. I think you get the picture.
It does not matter your gender, marital status, position, title or if you're a parent or not. You are just too busy most of the time because you do not know how to say "no" when asked to do something.
Busy people are always the ones asked to help when something needs to get done. The ones asking you to pitch in are very much aware of this or they would not ask for your help.
I am almost positive you can think of a few people with whom you are acquainted that are usually resting, relaxing and taking it easy when you manage to return their phone call.
You often wonder how they do it. You feel you know how to prioritize your "to do" list and could hold time management seminars because of your organizational skills and how much you manage to squeeze into 24 hours.
These people you have consciously decided not to envy or be jealous of have learned the art of "just saying no!" Below are ten scenarios when you should say "no" when asked to do something:
1. If you do not have time to take a minimum of 15 minutes to pray, meditate and read something inspirational each morning or whenever your day begins, you're too busy for sure!
2. If you do not have time to take 15 minutes during your day for a mini-vacation, you should daydream about being someplace, doing whatever it is that would make you smile and feel happy inside out!
3. If you do not have the time and energy, desire, or slightest interest in doing what is being asked, then you shouldn't.
4. If you have been made to feel no one else can do a better job than you or no one else can do whatever is being asked of you (because you've done it for "x" number of years) then it's time to say no. It's also someone else's turn to learn!
5. It's definitely time to "say no" if you're made to feel guilty for saying no or if you feel guilty all on your own for declining the task.
6. Say "no" when you are not helping the disadvantaged but are helping those who can help themselves, without your assistance.
7. Say "no" when you do not believe in the cause.
8. Say "no" if you do not wish to make a political statement or become involved in a controversial issue.
9. Say "no" to what is asked of you when a loved one has complained about not spending more time with you or when you know you have neglected them.
10. Say "no" to others because you're saying "yes" to yourself. Yes, you will take better care of yourself by eliminating the "busy stuff" from your day and do what you absolutely must!
Will it be easy? No. Can you do it? Yes. Will you? It's up to you. If you need help putting all of it into perspective, ask yourself this question: "If I had six months to live, will I wish I had done what is being asked of me or would it matter?"
Say "Yes" to life savers and "No" to life stealers! As my mother taught me, "No, thank you. I'm sorry," would be the polite way to say it. I am capable of saying this without providing a reason. Do not feel a reason has to be shared. You are merely unable to do what is being asked.
Avis Ward is an Orthodontic Management Consultant. More information about Avis can be found here: http://aviswardconsulting.com/ or Avis Ward Avis invites you to view her blog and participate in her forum.
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Family Travel - Educational Games For Road Trips
by Alison Moore Smith
So, you're going on a long drive, eh? Going to spend a few hours (or maybe a few days) all packed together like sardines in your family roadster? Is it going to be fun or a nightmare on wheels?
Keeping your children occupied and involved in something fun (and even educational) may be just the ticket to maintaining your sanity and theirs. You may even be able to avoid a few dozen recitations of classic family travel poetry including, "Don't make me come back there!" and "Do I need to turn this car around?"
Stereophonic Sound
Listen to a wide variety of music, from the Nylons to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, from classical to ethnic folk, Kids love all different rhythms and meters.
Books and scriptures on tape are a wonderful alternative. There are many children's music and story tapes as well.
Take a scan through your radio dial. But beware! NPR and talk radio can drive the kids bonkers!
Letters & Language
See who can be first to find each letter of the alphabet from a-z, in order. Or make it a cooperative effort.
Instead of looking for the letters themselves, look for objects that start with the letters. A is for aurora borealis (assuming you're traveling through Alaska). B is for battering ram (assuming you're travels take you to... the middle ages?) Well, you get the picture.
Go through the whole alphabet, thinking of three words that start with each letter. To make it tougher, confine the words to a specific category. For example, in the "animals" category, A is for alligator, antelope, anteater. B is for buffalo, bison (hey, they are different!), boar.
Chant "I'm going on a trip and I'm going to take a..." The first item starts with an A. The second person adds a B word, and restates the A word. The third player adds a C word and repeats the B and A words, and so on. Alphabet and memory work in one.
Rotate through the family with each person saying a word that begins with the letter the previous word ended with. This can also be made more difficult by requiring the words to fall in into a defined category, a specific syllable count, or even a rhyme scheme.
Chant "The minister's cat is an [adjective] cat," over and over with each person taking turns at filling in the adjective. In the first round all the adjectives must start with an A, i.e. "an anxious cat," "an average cat," "an articulate cat." Continue adding words until someone misses the rhythm. Then you move to the letter B, as in "a beautiful cat," "a babbling cat, " "a balding cat," etc.
Pick an object that everyone can see. Begin by describing the object in one word. Each person, in turn, adds one more descriptive word to make a clearer description of the object. It may progress something like this: cow; brown cow; big, brown cow; spotted, big, brown cow; shiny, spotted, big, brown cow; etc.
Marvelous Mapping
Check out the license plates of the other cars on the road. When you identify the state the car is from, try to name the capital. To make the game more challenging try to identify the state's nickname, tree, flower, bird, etc.
Predict which states you will see most and least often. Catalog the number of states or countries are represented on the license plates you see. You can even graph out the resulting statistics.
Watch the road signs. Have the kids identify what road you are traveling on and which roads to take to reach your destination. Figure how long it will take to arrive at a number of the posted cities or attractions along the way.
Having a few fun ideas up your sleeve can help make time fly while traveling.
Dad, are we there yet?
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About the author:
Alison is a homeschooling mom of six children, ages 4-20. Married for over 22 years, she and he husband have used their greatest brain power educating their children. Alison is a public speaker, author, blogger, singer, and chocolate lover. She's is the co-founder of the BookWise Power Team. Beginning December 1, 2007, you can find a great selection of CDs, DVD, and audiobooks for your next trip at The BookWise Bookstore.
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