My principal is trying to assign me with extra tasks on the last week of school. I'm honestly super busy with closing everything out for the year but I have a hard time saying no. What's a good way to go about saying no?

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A former colleague was at the doctor to deal with high blood pressure. The doctor actually wrote out a prescription: “Say ‘no’ 3x daily.” That was his light hearted but serious way to not only tell her it was OK to do, but necessary for her long term health. It won’t be easy, but go forth and do likewise.

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I love this!

I would say “I am sorry, but I just don’t have the extra time”

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Thankfully he is a pretty good principal

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Name off several key tasks that have to be done immediately. Then ask which of these tasks they would like you to skip in order to accommodate this latest request. That usually works.

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Pretendlikeyouthinktheyarejoking.

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no im busy stop giving me stuff and instead give everyone else it not just me

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I wish I could say that

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Saying, I’m so sorry but at this point I’m busy trying to complete other tasks. American way!

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That is great!

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