Bøger af Patti Breitman

"To this book I say yes, yes, yes!"-from the Foreword by Richard Carlson, author of Don't Sweat the Small StuffFind more time and energy for the things you love to do-learn to say no without feeling guilty!The simple word "no" is often the most difficult to say. Yet anyone can develop the skills to say no with confidence, kindness, and peace of mind. And the benefits are enormous. You'll spend less time doing things you don't want to do with people you don't want to see, and move closer to your own priorities and passions.How to Say No Without Feeling Guilty shows you the five simple techniques that will help you say no with finesse in nearly any situation and how to apply two basic principles to minimize guilt about saying no and reduce the likelihood of personal conflicts.In addition, authors Patti Breitman and Connie Hatch provide specific language and practical strategies for defending your boundaries against life's many intrusions and distractions, including: • Demanding friends and family members• Unwelcome invitations, dates, and romantic entanglements• Requests for money, whether from friends, relatives, organizations, or panhandlers• Unreasonable assignments at work• Pushy people who ask for too many favors• Junk mail, annoying phone calls, and buddies with something to sell• High-maintenance people• And much moreUltimately, "no" can be one of the most positive words in your vocabulary. Whether you crave more family time, more time for yourself, or more time to pursue a dream, saying no frees up room for the "yeses" in your life.

'How to Say no without feeling guilty teaches practical skills for embracing what's important and getting rid of what is keeping us from living the lives we want to live. It's a book to consult over and over again. I highly recommend it' John Gray By learning to say no without feeling guilty, you will find time you never dreamed you had. Even more important, you will learn to say yes to all those things that you hold most dear to your heart. Your life will become yours again. As you learn to say no, you become more available, compassionate, effective, energetic and generous to the people, organisations and causes dear to you. With the authors' help you will be able to identify what is truly important in your life and realise that vision. Whether your dream is to write a great novel, have more leisure time, or travel the world, both your life and the world around you will be better off because you have learned to say no.How to Say No Without Feeling Guilty devotes a chapter each to saying no: --at work;--to kids, family and friends;--to invitations, dates and romantic entanglements;--to requests for money whether from friends or charities;--to high maintenance people;as well as a chapter on all-purpose no's, difficult no's with extra bite, and excuses.

Addresses the unique concerns of those coming to veganism later in life, with guidance on: the nutritional needs that change with aging; how your diet choices can reduce your odds of developing heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and other conditions; easy steps for going vegan; and, o discuss your decision to go vegan with friends and family.