How to Protect Your Time Without Feeling Guilty

If you say yes to everything, your life becomes other people’s schedule.

Use “soft no” scripts

• “I can’t commit to that right now.”
• “I’m focusing on a few priorities this month.”
• “I can help, but not this week.”

Replace guilt with clarity

You are not rejecting the person. You are protecting your time.
Boundaries are not rude. They are honest.