Journal Doing one thing for ourselves often depends on our ability to say no to others who are, at that exact moment, asking us for something. Below are some scripts for saying no that will make your “one thing for myself” time more successful: “Ah . . . no, that doesn’t work for me.” “No, I can’t.” “I appreciate your asking me. No, I’m not free.” “I am doing something for myself right now, so you have to wait a few moments.” “No, I cannot come right now. I know waiting is hard and I know you can figure out something to do before I get there.”
