The hand goes up in the air and we can’t believe our ears as we hear ourselves, once again, saying “Sure, I’ll do it” – even though every fiber of our being is imploring us to “Just say no!”
The ability to graciously decline, when it’s in our best interest, is key to maintaining a healthy work/life balance and a healthier life in general.
Many of the women I’ve interviewed for my books, This Is Not The Career I Ordered and the forthcoming, Thrive Where You Are, have found a successful balance in their lives because they’ve exercised their power to say NO. Angela Jia Kim is one of those women. Angela is owner of Savor Spa & Boutique, in NYC’s West Village, where clients are treated to a variety of pampering services featuring her organic Om Aroma skincare line. When Angela was offered the opportunity to open multiple spa locations, she