Do you say no clearly and directly when you mean no?

This week, when you hear yourself give a “crooked” no (for example, making an excuse or saying yes and not following through), stop and think about how you could face up to the situation and say no directly. Gather your courage, talk to a friend you trust if you need to, and use your good thinking to come up with a way to be straightforward.

If you decide to say yes, make sure you follow through and celebrate that you are a responsible person. If you decide you need to just say no, do that and still celebrate that you are a responsible person.