While many people worry that prioritizing our own needs is selfish, it can actually benefit our relationships. When we say no in a way that considers our needs and the other person's needs, we can create feelings of trust and reduce conflict.
If you’re asked to do something that conflicts with your priorities and it doesn’t feel like a simple “No, thank you!” will do, use the steps below to effectively say no in a way that aims to protect your needs and preserve your relationship with the other person
Megan Schreier is a Senior Manager of Behavior Change Science Translation at WW. Megan’s expertise is in population behavior change. According to Megan, the most exciting part is ending every workday having learned something new. It could be a strategy that a member shared as their “key to success,” a new fact about mindset from scientific literature, or a deeper understanding around the different ways that people think from chats with colleagues. The best part? She gets to incorporate those fresh insights into her work at WW to create the best possible member experience.