Inspired by a Fast Company article that suggested being overextended is a choice, Christine and I share nine tips to help you master the fine art of SAYING NO. Because while there are some things in life that are essential, a lot of things truly are optional. It’s your life, your choices — we all have the power to identify the things that are important to us, and to make room for those things, in whatever ways we can.
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Links to things we mentioned during the podcast:
- Minimalist Parenting
- The Many, Many, Many Things You Should Say No To at Work by Kristin Muhlner, CEO of NewBrand Analytics (the article that inspired this episode)
- Derek Sivers, former CEO of CD Baby (if it’s not a hell yes, it’s a no!)
- Edit Your Life Episode 8: Finding Your Fringe Hours (if it’s not a heck yes, it’s a no!)
- Edit Your Life Episode 6: Serendipity Space (figure out how to create serendipity space in your schedule)
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