8 Things You Don’t Need to Apologise For (And How to Stop Feeling Guilty)
Do you ever find yourself saying “sorry” when you haven’t actually done anything wrong? Perhaps you apologise for turning down…
7 Polite Ways to Deal With Someone Who Won’t Take No for an Answer
Have you ever said no to someone, only to find yourself explaining, apologising, and eventually wondering whether it would have…
How to Manifest When You Don’t Know What You Want: 7 Ways to Find Clarity
You want something to change. Perhaps you’re feeling stuck, restless or dissatisfied with the way things are going. You might…
How to Say No to Last-Minute Favours: 12 Polite Replies That Work
We’ve all been there. You’re finally sitting down after a busy day when your phone rings. “Any chance you could…
Feeling Overwhelmed by Everything You Need to Do? 10 Small Steps That Help
Ever looked at your to-do list and wondered where on earth you’re supposed to start? Perhaps the house needs tidying,…
How to Respond to Intrusive Questions Politely: 15 Ready-to-Use Replies
We’ve all been there. You’re enjoying a perfectly pleasant conversation when somebody suddenly asks a question that makes you wish…
How to Overcome Decision Paralysis: 7 Practical Ways to Make a Choice
Have you ever spent half an hour comparing two products, only to buy neither? Or researched a decision so thoroughly…
How to Decline an Invitation Politely: 15 Ready-to-Use Replies
You’ve been invited somewhere. Perhaps it’s a birthday party, a family gathering, a dinner with friends or an event organised…
How to Tell Someone You Need Time to Yourself: 12 Polite Ways
Sometimes you just want to be left alone for a while. Not because you’re angry with anyone. Not because somebody…
How to Say No When Someone Asks to Borrow Money: 12 Polite Replies
Someone asks if they can borrow some money. And suddenly, a perfectly ordinary conversation becomes rather awkward. Perhaps it’s a…
How to Back Out of Plans Politely: 12 Messages That Work
We’ve all been there. You agree to dinner with friends, accept an invitation to a party or promise to attend…
How to Say No After You’ve Already Said Yes: 10 Polite Ways
You’ve agreed to something. Perhaps you promised to help a friend move house, accepted an invitation to an event or…