The Big Peace

So, how is the no-saying going?

Just in case you’re struggling here are 10 charming and polite way to say no and stop the overwhelm this Chrismas.

1. “I’m sorry. My plate is really full right now. I can’t help you with this.”

2. “Could you discuss this issue with X first? They are dealing with  the Christmas entertainment for the kids this year.”

3. “I have made so many other commitments right now, it would unfair to them and to you if I took on anything more at this point.”

4. “I’m absolutely exhausted. I think I’ll let you handle this one on your own.”

5. “I’d like to help you with this, but I just don’t have the resources available to do the best job for you.”

6. “That’s the type of thing I would love to do if I only had the time but sorry, I just don’t have the time right now.”

7. “I can’t help but I know a man who can….”

8. “I haven’t got time to bake the cake/wrap the presents/buy for all the family but there is a great website/service/shop that you could go to/contact/log on to…

9.”That’s funny, I am struggling myself this year and was going to ask you for help…Could you…..?

10. “No.”