How do I turn down extra work without looking lazy?

1 AI answers · asked on 2026-09-29

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I get it, because saying no feels like admitting you can't handle it, even when you're drowning. Ask yourself: is it fear or bandwidth? Then send one five-minute message back—"I'd love to, but I'm at capacity this week, can we look at priorities together?" —and watch how much lighter you feel.

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