Raghunatha Reddy

“make sure that self-care has a higher priority than giving care.”
― Damon Zahariades, The Art Of Saying NO: How To Stand Your Ground, Reclaim Your Time And Energy, And Refuse To Be Taken For Granted (Without Feeling Guilty!)

“Assertiveness is declaring your point of view and not feeling as if you need others’ approval or validation.”
― Damon Zahariades, The Art Of Saying NO: How To Stand Your Ground, Reclaim Your Time And Energy, And Refuse To Be Taken For Granted (Without Feeling Guilty!)

“keep in mind, you’re not responsible for solving other people’s problems. You’re responsible for yourself and those who depend on you (e.g. your immediate family). That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t help people. Rather, the best way to help people over the long run is to ensure your needs are met first.”
― Damon Zahariades, The Art Of Saying NO: How To Stand Your Ground, Reclaim Your Time And Energy, And Refuse To Be Taken For Granted (Without Feeling Guilty!)

“Saying no to people is one of the most important skills you can develop”
― Damon Zahariades, The Art Of Saying NO: How To Stand Your Ground, Reclaim Your Time And Energy, And Refuse To Be Taken For Granted (Without Feeling Guilty!)