The art of saying no: It's never too late to learn to set boundaries

Saying no to a friend or family member can be hard. But once you’ve mastered the skill of verbalising your own limits, it can quite liberating. Photo: dpa

Think of it this way: Each time you say no to some demand, you are saying yes to all your other commitments and tasks.

Nonetheless, it can be pretty hard to say no, especially if it’s your boss piling on the tasks, say, or your friends pleading for help, in dire straits.