The Book of No is the latest book by parenting expert and best selling author Susan Newman. I was intrigued by the book’s title and topic when I heard the author interviewed on WBZ Radio. So many of us could be better at saying ‘no.’ So many of us have a hard time turning down requests and commitments. Being able to say ‘no’ is tied to organizing in that often the feelings of being overwhelmed, over scheduled, and exhausted by obligations keep us from focusing on getting our lives and our homes in order. Too many priorities and demands drain our time and our energy, and, in today’s world the demands on our time generally exceed the amount of time we have available, making us feel as if we can never get to all of the things on our ‘To Do’ lists.
So, learning to say ‘no’ when something isn’t a priority, or you don’t want to or can’t fulfill the need is OK. In fact, it will help you in your quest to get organized. There are 168 hours in your week – think carefully about how you want to spend that time.