{"product_id":"2940172104480","title":"How to Say No Without Feeling Guilty : And Say Yes to More Time, and What Matters Most to You (Abridged)","description":"\"To this book I say yes, yes, yes!\"\u003cbr\u003e¿from the Foreword by Richard Carlson, author of \u003cb\u003eDon't Sweat the Small Stuff\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFind more time and energy for the things you love to do¿learn to say no without feeling guilty!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Say No Without Feeling Guilty\u003c\/b\u003e shows you:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The five simple techniques that will help you say no with finesse in nearly any situation\u003cbr\u003e How to apply two basic principles to minimize guilt about saying no and reduce the likelihood of personal conflicts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 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: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Demanding friends and family members\u003cbr\u003e Unwelcome invitations, dates, and romantic entanglements\u003cbr\u003e Requests for money, whether from friends, relatives, organizations, or panhandlers\u003cbr\u003e Unreasonable assignments at work\u003cbr\u003e Pushy people who ask for too many favors\u003cbr\u003e Junk mail, annoying phone calls, and buddies with something to sell\u003cbr\u003e High-maintenance people\u003cbr\u003e And much more\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUltimately, \"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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrom the Trade Paperback edition.\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47151008022768,"sku":"2940172104480","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940172104480_p0.jpg?v=1763753108","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940172104480","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}