Comments on: One Word That Signals Work-Life Imbalance

By: You Can Say No At Work | Dad Balance

You Can Say No At Work | Dad Balance — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:02:41 +0000

[...] I revealed that the word “no” can be used as a signal to work-life imbalance, I focused most of the attention on how you use the word with your [...]

By: Damien Riley

Damien Riley — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 06:17:53 +0000

Hey Derek. These titles are amazing. I’m taking the baby up to bed now, but I will be back to read more. I really like the topics you are presenting. Much needed these days!

By: Derek Semmler

Derek Semmler — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 22:52:20 +0000

@Wendy :: No doubt, I know you’ve been very busy getting this all put together. Enjoy some time saying “yes”.

@Elizabeth :: I think most of us are guilty but recognizing when it happens too much will help balance things out.

@Kelvin :: Thanks for the feedback! You must be a mind reader, stay tuned for tomorrow.

By: Kelvin

Kelvin — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 21:33:16 +0000

Of course, I know that you are talking about reasonable requests, but sometimes, “no” is helpful in maintaining a good balance when you encounter unreasonable demands from either work or family.

Great post! =)

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 21:30:20 +0000

Guilty of “in a minute” more than I’d like to admit.

By: Wendy Piersall

Wendy Piersall — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 19:37:14 +0000

I have had to utter more “no’s” in the last 4-5 days than I have in the last month or two! Thankfully now that we are live my kids and hubby can have me back!