Unfortunately, one universal career truth is that in the workplace you will also be given jobs you do not want to do. Sometimes there may be tasks that do not belong to you, but must be performed in order for the project to be completed. There are times when we do things that not only do not belong to us, but we do not even want to do, and this is where the need arises to say the embarrassing phrase "I'm sorry, but I can not".
How can you create some barriers at work in a professional way, but at the same time give the message you want to give?
If you accept everything they ask of you, no one will think there is anything wrong with you and they will continue to do so as long as you allow it. First, you need to know your duties and responsibilities well. Then, learn not to say "yes" to everything as according to experts they will categorize you simply as the employee who can do a lot of work.
You need to say no to jobs that are inefficient for you, especially when you find it impossible to accomplish them. Do not take on things that you do not want to do, that you find impossible to do and above all that do not belong to you. It's easier to just say "I do not have time for this". You just have to try it.
The most wrong idea is to say "yes" in vain and fail to accomplish the task I take on. Not only will you be stressed, but you will ruin the work of others as well. Most people are afraid of the idea that their boss might create if they say "no I can not do this".
Remember that if you are correct in your task, responsible and with ideas, even if they will appreciate the answer given, even more so if you give an alternative solution to the situation. This shows seriousness, correctness and managerial ability.
Source: Huffington Post
