Introduction

When people ask me for my advice about productivity, I always tell them the same thing: "You can't be all things to all people." This is usually met with a furrowed brow and confused look. "I'm so busy! What do you mean?" they might reply. Well, here's the deal. We have finite amount of time in our lives and we have to prioritize what's important to us if we want to live a good life that's both meaningful and fulfilling. If there are too many things on our plates, then something has got to give—either your health or your relationships will suffer or maybe both! So how do we get off this treadmill? Let's talk about how we can focus on what matters most while saying no in the right way so that everyone wins:

Learn to say NO

Learn to say no. This is a skill, one that you will need as you climb the ladder of success, but it’s also one that will make your life easier right now.

I know; I know…this seems like I’m saying “no” to everything! But think about it: the more someone asks you for something and the more times they ask in different ways, it means they probably want whatever it is so badly that they don't want to take no for an answer. It might seem harsh at first (and maybe even throughout), but if this person has truly been an important part of your life thus far then he/she will understand why you can't do everything all at once.

Focus on what's important to you.

Focus on what's important to you, not what other people think. Don't worry about comparing yourself to others and don't worry about what others think of you.

Help others if you can and when it fits into your time frame but don't let other people take advantage of you.

You can’t be all things to all people. You have to make choices about what you are going to do and how much time you are willing to spend on that activity. If someone has a problem with your decision, they need to deal with it themselves or find someone else who will meet their needs (and hopefully not expect you to do the same).

The more clear you are about what your limits are, the easier it will be for other people in your life to respect those limits. This doesn’t mean being a doormat or letting people walk all over you – it just means setting boundaries and sticking by them.

You can't be all things to all people. Work on saying No in the right way and you'll be happier.

You can't be all things to all people.

There will be people who try to take advantage of you. You probably know someone who has done this before, but it's important that you don't do the same thing yourself. You should help others when you can and when it fits into your time frame, but don't let other people take advantage of your good nature or make unrealistic demands of you. Set boundaries for yourself so that no one gets hurt by their own expectations of what others should do for them at the expense of their own needs or well-being.

You'll also find that there will often come times where saying “no” is necessary in order to protect yourself from being taken advantage of by others or from making decisions that aren't necessarily in line with what's important for your life right now (such as choosing not go out on Friday night because instead want some time alone).

Conclusion

So take a step back and evaluate your priorities. Then look at the things that are most important to you and focus on them. This will help you to get more done in less time while allowing you to feel more fulfilled and happy with yourself.