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Honestly, I know the feeling...I did this for a long time, esp when I was in teaching roles and it was really hard not to agree to anything...but look, just be honest. It's better to be direct and honest rather than trying to take on too much and not giving enough - people like honesty!
When I began my teaching career I volunteered for everything. It ended up I was spending as much "free time" on school as I was "paid time." After a few years I decided I would still be a team player, but limited myself to one faculty advisor role, two staff committees, and possibly a union advisory board, if specifically asked to serve. How do you set boundaries. Well, the first thing you do is set boundaries. Actually, that's the only thing you do.
Rising Star
I think that the answer to this will be different for everyone. We have to recognize that we are all in different phases of life. The single young person who wants to build work relationships and advance their career is going to offer more of themselves that the single mother trying to survive. SO, healthy boundaries and communication is key. Sometimes it really is the thought that counts. "I really wish I could but I have other obligations." "I look forward to helping next time." "My calendar simply won't allow for it." I like to support in other ways through donations and monetary contributions if I cannot give of my time.
I have no problem saying NO. I was paid to teach ……not volunteer on any committees
Thank whoever's asking for your time, but let them know you're swamped right now. Maybe offer an alternative. Can't join the whole committee but could attend a key meeting? Show you're willing to help, just gotta be strategic.
Enthusiast
Honestly, I haven't discovered the way to say no. I am so worried about making someone feel bad if I say no to helping them.
I am right there with you OP. I feel like its so hard to say no beause they really don't give us much of an option do they? Its like we are being voluntold (thats what we call it here).