Author: Evelien Scherp

Many of us have found ourselves in situations where we feel that we cannot say “No.” We learned at a young age that we need to respect authority and do what we are told. When we start working, our boss becomes the main figure of authority. We feel reluctant to say “No”, leading to intense workload and stress. Over time this can escalate into physical, emotional and mental wellbeing concerns. In this article we provide a practical tool to prioritize and manage workload without having to say “No”.