Perhaps it's a stranger asking for free advice from you. Or an acquaintance trying to convince you that what benefits them is something you need to do. Or a client who persistently texts you and expects an instant reply. According to psychologist Debra Condren, author of “Ambition is Not a Dirty Word,” if you would like to say no but don't know how, you need strategies for sticking up for yourself. Having stock replies in reserve and perhaps practised out loud will help. Condren suggests:
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