Saying “No” During the Holidays

Alissa Carpenter
Nov 5 · 3 min read

I’m just going to throw this out there…I’m a “yes” person. I’ve gotten much better throughout the years and am now able to evaluate my priorities before I commit. But for some reason, during the holidays it gets much harder. The season of giving seems to mean both material items and time… lots and lots of time. It’s something about the holiday spirit that makes me think saying no is not an option and I will magically get more than 24…

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Alissa Carpenter

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I am the owner of Everything’s Not Ok and That’s Ok. I help organizations bridge communication gaps. If I’m not working or w/ my 2 kids, then I’m 👠 shopping.

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