lift off

[ronpaulproblems]

[jasper-rolls]

the more things change the more they stay the same

[officialwarriors]

Number 35. #DubNation

[onlinecounsellingcollege]

7 Simple Ways To Say “No”

1. “I can’t commit to this as I have other priorities at the moment.” This lets the person know your plate is full at the moment.

2. “Now’s not a good time as I’m in the middle of something. How about we reconnect at X time?” This lets the person know it’s not a good time. However, you also convey your desire to help by suggesting another time (at your convenience). This way, the person doesn’t feel blown off.

3. “I’d love to do this, but …” This is a gentle way of saying no. It’s encouraging as it lets the person know you like the idea but I can’t take part due to other reasons, such as prior commitments.

4. “Let me think about it first and I’ll get back to you.”

This is more like a “Maybe” than a straight out “No”. If you are interested but you don’t want to say ‘yes’ just yet, use this.

5. “This doesn’t fit with what I’m looking for now - but I’ll keep you in mind.” Sometimes it is just best to turn the person/ offer down. Otherwise, the discussion can drag on and on.

6. “I’m not the best person to help on this. Why don’t you try X?” Again, sometimes it is best to say you’re the wrong person to help etc. If possible, refer them to a lead they can follow-up on instead.

7. “No, I can’t.” The simplest and most direct way to say no.

Source: http://zenhabits.net/say-no/ (Abridged)

[positiveevegan]

I’m still learning how to stand for myself and say no. Here are some ways…

[wnq-writers]

Every day you’re not here is another day we could have been laughing together.

Ranata Suzuki (via wordsnquotes)

[difficult]

[thelovejournals]

This is love…isn’t it? When you notice someone’s absence and hate that absence more than anything? More, even, than you love [their] presence?

Jonathan Safran Foer, Everything Is Illuminated (via thelovejournals)

[1ofnonee-deactivated20260227-de]

[lovelustquotes]

I swear that when our lips touch, I can taste the next 60 years of my life.

Rudy Francisco (via lovelustquotes)

[iraffiruse]

[habaebti-moved]

[daisylongmile]

Enjoying this sunlight☀️

[nevver]

[thelovejournals]

Not only did I love her, but I could tell the universe loved her, too. More than others. She was different. After all; I would be a fool not to notice the way the sunshine played with her hair.

Christopher Poindexter (via thelovejournals)

[officialwarriors]

You heard the man, #DubNation! #SeeYouMonday

[brizzlewritesthings]

I have to be honest with you. I think about you a lot. All the time, actually. In the morning, at night, in the middle of my day. It’s you. It’s just always you.

(via bl-ossomed)

[shitnarnia-deactivated20240105]

This guy gets it.