tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2394184517128570144.post4398783047420756604..comments2024-02-19T01:54:37.404-08:00Comments on Midwestern Microhistory: A Genealogy Blog: Ways to say "No" in professional situationsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2394184517128570144.post-12597812111564706852019-04-04T10:11:11.133-07:002019-04-04T10:11:11.133-07:00Debbie --
I like the methodology! I had to call u...Debbie --<br /><br />I like the methodology! I had to call upon friends to serve as Overcommitment Police! <br /><br />HaroldHarold Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12217640113047709249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2394184517128570144.post-91215027259501623082019-04-02T05:49:01.058-07:002019-04-02T05:49:01.058-07:00A great reminder, Harold. One of the best pieces o...A great reminder, Harold. One of the best pieces of advice I got when I received my certification was about how to be OK with saying no without guilt. I learned to track all my commitments and estimate the time each needs. When you lay that into a calendar, allot time to sleep and do other necessary things, you see how much time is available, or not, to take on new projects. Just saying, "No, I do not have time to take that on" is perfectly acceptable. Friends should understand that we cannot do everything we are asked to do.Debbie Parker Wayne, Certified Genealogist®https://www.blogger.com/profile/15748059927786719845noreply@blogger.com