How to harness the power of saying no: Continually saying yes to avoid disappointing others may just mean you end up taking on too much.

The article offers insights on saying no others. Topics discussed include the vicious cycle of saying yes to avoid disappointing others which leads people to expect agreement whenever and whatever is being asked on one's self, the non-need to shoulder all responsibilities in one's work area, and questions to ask when one feels compelled to say yes. Also noted are tips for saying what one really wants.