I've noticed that I don't do this often enough. I don't know if it is because I've become conditioned to say yes to tasks and assignments at work, and that has

I've noticed that I don't do this often enough. I don't know if it is because I've become conditioned to say yes to tasks and assignments at work, and that has bled over into my personal life, or just because I hate friction. Either way, I agree with this tip. If you don't want to do it, say no. Otherwise you're going to spend a long time making excuses.