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How to Say No Without Feeling Guilty

By: Patti Breitman, Connie Hatch
Narrated by: Patti Breitman, Connie Hatch
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Publisher's summary

"To this book I say yes, yes, yes!"—from the Foreword by Richard Carlson, author of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff

Find more time and energy for the things you love to do—learn to say no without feeling guilty!

The simple word "no" is often the most difficult to say. Yet anyone can develop the skills to say no with confidence, kindness, and peace of mind. And the benefits are enormous. You'll spend less time doing things you don't want to do with people you don't want to see, and move closer to your own priorities and passions.

How to Say No Without Feeling Guilty shows you the five simple techniques that will help you say no with finesse in nearly any situation and how to apply two basic principles to minimize guilt about saying no and reduce the likelihood of personal conflicts.

In addition, authors Patti Breitman and Connie Hatch provide specific language and practical strategies for defending your boundaries against life's many intrusions and distractions, including:

• Demanding friends and family members

• Unwelcome invitations, dates, and romantic entanglements

• Requests for money, whether from friends, relatives, organizations, or panhandlers

• Unreasonable assignments at work

• Pushy people who ask for too many favors

• Junk mail, annoying phone calls, and buddies with something to sell

• High-maintenance people

• And much more

Ultimately, "no" can be one of the most positive words in your vocabulary. Whether you crave more family time, more time for yourself, or more time to pursue a dream, saying no frees up room for the "yeses" in your life.

©2000 Patti Breitman and Connie Hatch (P)2000 Random House
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Critic reviews

"This book is the bible on how to say no and still be seen as a nice person. It can change your life forever."--Jack Canfield, coauthor of the Chicken Soup for the Soul® series

"It's a book to consult over and over again. I recommend it."--John Gray, Ph.D., author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus

"Brilliant! This practical, powerful book will help you express what you really feel and want."--Harold H. Bloomfield, M.D., author of Making Peace with Your Past

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This book covered the art of saying no with daily life examples. I give it to 4 stars.

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good verbiage to say no and meant it

speaker was too monotone, very dry. would like information as to what's in each chapter.

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good enough for me.

I was struggling to say no. this book literally tells you how to say no in different circumstances.

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great views.

enlightening. It provides the listener with point of views which I could have never thought of my own.

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Great book, skipped a lot of paragraphs.

It was a great book, I really learned a lot from it but it did jump paragraphs.

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not what I was looking for

Unless you are really insecure and sensitive this book is not for you. Accurate information given from the authors however.

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