In the 2008 movie, Yes Man, Jim Carrey’s character goes on a journey of saying “Yes” to every opportunity that arises.
It’s an interesting premise, but in today’s age of attention-deficient days, with multiple sources competing for our attention throughout the day, there is a change in tide in figuring out how to say “No” to more commitments.
Here’s five ways to say “No” to commitments that don’t align with your goals.


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