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soarinpurple · 2 years

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7 Simple Ways To Say “No”

1. “I can’t commit to this as I have other priorities at the moment.” This lets the person know your plate is full at the moment.

2. “Now’s not a good time as I’m in the middle of something. How about we reconnect at X time?” This lets the person know it’s not a good time. However, you also convey your desire to help by suggesting another time (at your convenience). This way, the person doesn’t feel blown off.

3. “I’d love to do this but …” This is a gentle way of saying no. It’s encouraging as it lets the person know you like the idea but I can’t take part due to other reasons, such as prior commitments.

4. “Let me think about it first and I’ll get back to you.” This is more like a “Maybe” than a straight out “No”. If you are interested but you don’t want to say ‘yes’ just yet, use this.

5. “This doesn’t fit with what I’m looking for now - but I’ll keep you in mind.” Sometimes it is just best to turn the person/ offer down. Otherwise, the discussion can drag on and on.

6. “I’m not the best person to help on this. Why don’t you try X?” Again, sometimes it is best to say you’re the wrong person to help etc. If possible, refer them to a lead they can follow-up on instead.

7. “No, I can’t. Sorry.” The simplest and most direct way to say no.

Source: http://zenhabits.net/say-no/ (Abridged)

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soarinpurple · 2 years

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“I like people with depth, I like people with emotion, I like people with a strong mind, an interesting mind, a twisted mind, and also someone that can make me smile.”

— Abbey Lee Kershaw

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soarinpurple · 2 years

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I miss Merah.

I want to hug him. Merah, my fav cat ever. I miss him so much. He knows how to comfort me. :'(

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soarinpurple · 2 years

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I've arrived at the rooftop.. im waiting for them.

But i dont feel like going out..

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soarinpurple · 2 years

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I dont know what is wrong with me.

Things are going quite well, i'm in a good company and all.. but why..

I can feel my voice getting smaller when talking... can feel my confidence getting lower..

Kenak tok ba :(

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soarinpurple · 5 years

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Spring has Sprung, Bitches

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soarinpurple · 5 years

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I think this Escitalopram makes me forgetful.... What to do...

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soarinpurple · 5 years

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Remember what Dr Ivanna said..

Combat those thoughts. They're not true. They're just lies.

Anxiety is just lying to you. No one hates you. No one's judging you based on those little actions.

And if they're judging anyway, so what? So what?

You're not gonna die. You're not gonna die even if they think of you like that.

Hey. You're okay. You're okay. Remember what therapy taught you.

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soarinpurple · 5 years

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I just want to leave everything behind.

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soarinpurple · 5 years

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The interviews went welll. Alhamdulillahhh.

If everything goes well, i'll be off after my convo in sha Allahh

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soarinpurple · 5 years

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Wish sik perlu g convo or be done with it so I can go to kl already.

Honestly... Cant care less about convo tok..

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soarinpurple · 5 years

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No matter what, you have to survive.

I have to SURVIVE.

Doesn't matter what you have to do, you gotta do what you have to do to SURVIVE.

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soarinpurple · 5 years

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“There’s something beautiful about keeping certain aspects of your life hidden. Maybe people and clouds are beautiful because you can’t see everything.”

— Kamenashi Kazuya

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soarinpurple · 5 years

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Why do i feel so nauseated

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soarinpurple · 5 years

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It hurts more when it comes from the people you're closest with.....

I should be patient...

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soarinpurple · 5 years

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You can't change the past, but you can change the future.

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soarinpurple · 5 years

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Letih eh. Letih. Kepak.

I don't want to hear from you people what to do with my life anymore. Cause the biggest mistake was just that - listening to people about my OWN life, letting them take control of MY decisions. Cause every time I went against my instinct, it fucks me up in the long term.

So I appreciate the suggestions or advice or whatsoever, but no, NO THANK YOU. I had ENOUGH. Just keep it to yourselves. This is MY life, not yours.

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Don't ask what I'm doing. Don't ask what my plans are. I don't want to tell my plans to anyone anymore. Nothing good comes out of it. Let it be revealed by the results later on.

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Just be patient, Hijra.. It may take weeks, months, or even a year. Even if they sneer, let them. Let them think what they want to think.

I'll keep working in silence. Let them talk, let them know nothing.

That day will come. And no one can tell me what to do with my life then.

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