The Skill That Stops You From Overcommitting
2026-06-30
Someone asks you to take something on, and before they've even finished, you've already said yes. You didn't check your calendar. You didn't ask if it was your job. And three weeks later, you're carrying work you never wanted and quietly resenting the person who handed it to you.
That yes was automatic. And automatic isn't the same as generous.
This episode is about catching that yes before it leaves your mouth, and saying no instead in a way that's warm, fast, and doesn't cost you the relationship. Learning to pause in that split second is how you stop overcommitting and start getting what you want.
In this episode, I'll cover:
The hidden cost of a yes you give without thinking
Why a quick no protects your relationships more than a slow maybe
What actually keeps you stuck saying yes when you mean no
That yes was automatic. And automatic isn't the same as generous.
This episode is about catching that yes before it leaves your mouth, and saying no instead in a way that's warm, fast, and doesn't cost you the relationship. Learning to pause in that split second is how you stop overcommitting and start getting what you want.
In this episode, I'll cover:
The hidden cost of a yes you give without thinking
Why a quick no protects your relationships more than a slow maybe
What actually keeps you stuck saying yes when you mean no
🚀 Ready to Get What You Want?
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📖 Continue Your Professional Growth with These Resources:
Get my Book: The Art of Everyday Negotiation without Manipulation:
www.susietomenchok.com/our-book--the-art-of-negotiation
Learn more about booking me for a workshop: www.susietomenchok.com/workshops-and-training
_____________________
Remember, negotiation is more than a skill—it’s a mindset.
💕Susie
www.linkedin.com/in/susietomenchok
Listening is great, but real change happens when you take action. Join my newsletter for exclusive negotiation strategies, scripts, and real-world case studies you won’t hear on the podcast. Sign up now at www.negotiationlove.com—it takes 10 seconds and will change how you view and negotiate forever.
📖 Continue Your Professional Growth with These Resources:
Get my Book: The Art of Everyday Negotiation without Manipulation:
www.susietomenchok.com/our-book--the-art-of-negotiation
Learn more about booking me for a workshop: www.susietomenchok.com/workshops-and-training
_____________________
Remember, negotiation is more than a skill—it’s a mindset.
💕Susie
www.linkedin.com/in/susietomenchok
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