At this time of the year especially, I find myself overwhelmed with work, holiday gatherings and parties. I want to do everything and be everything everyone wants me to be.

Over the years, I have learned how to say NO and decline with grace and style. Perhaps some of these suggestions will work for you!

It is not all about the words you say. It is also the way you say the words and the tonality you use when you are saying the words and when and where you are saying No.

Here are 22 Ways to Say No

Let me check my schedule and I will get back to you

Thank you for your offer, but I have another commitment

This doesn't align with my values

This is not on my priority list

This is not the right opportunity for me

I am fully committed at this time

My family is my priority, I cannot take on any more commitments

I am not comfortable discussing this topic

I do not make financial decisions under pressure

I would like more information before I commit to anything

I don't have the energy to give this project the attention that it deserves

I am not interested, please respect my decision

I am not a good fit for this project

Excuse me, but I was here first

I do not to lend or borrow money

This is not the right decision for me

Please lower your voice so we can continue this conversation

I feel violated and will not continue this relationship

I am not ready to take this step yet

I would like to keep my private life, private, thank you

That is unacceptable

No, thank you