I’ve been the person who said “yes” to everything — until I burned out. Learning to say “I’ll help, but let’s talk about it” changed everything.
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I’ve been the person who said “yes” to everything — until I burned out. Learning to say “I’ll help, but let’s talk about it” changed everything.
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That’s a tough one. I used to just say “okay” and take it all on — until burnout taught me better. Now, I communicate clearly: I’ll help when it’s urgent, but I also ask for adjustments or future opportunities. Respect goes both ways, and honest dialogue builds that bridge.