Real Self-Care by Pooja Lakshmin MD

Author:Pooja Lakshmin, MD [Lakshmin, Pooja]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Published: 2023-03-14T00:00:00+00:00

It’s Okay to Use Email If Needed

If you find yourself easily backtracking on the phone, or if text messaging leads to heated threads, email can be a nice substitute. It gives you time to compose your thoughts and lends itself to a more measured response.

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Some of my favorite scripts for saying no and making requests are on the next pages. I consider it a productive week when I have used one of them at least three times.

“I wish I could swing it, but I’m swamped. Can we check in next month?”

“I appreciate you thinking of me for this role, but I’m prioritizing ______ at the moment. I’d be happy to consider this next year.”

“My schedule has changed. Can we please reschedule this meeting for ______?”

“I’ll need your help with ______. Can you please be home by ______ tonight?”

“No, I’m not free to talk right now.”

“I notice that ______ isn’t working. Can we set aside some time to discuss it?”

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