Despite my awareness of this, I still didn't know how to say no, so I kept saying yes. It's critical to find "no" phrasing you're comfortable with so you actually feel comfortable saying it when necessary. For example, if your boss asks you to take on a new project, can you really just say "no" and walk away? While you don't need to explain the details of your current workload when you initially say no, be clear on them yourself. Saying no — frequently — is critical to creating boundaries around your time so you can show up strong at work and live a life you're excited about.

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