A psychologist reveals why you should never apologize for ‘Saying No’

Weathered hands on a workbench signifying a firm boundary and refusal.

Stop apologizing for having a backbone. I’ve spent decades fixing broken fences and clogged drains, but the messiest thing I ever see is someone leaking their time because they can’t say a simple two-letter word. You think you’re being polite when you say “I’m sorry, but I can’t help with your move.” You aren’t. You’re … Read more