Date: May 8, 2024

This recording talks about effective time management, emphasizing the importance of saying no to tasks causing discomfort. Valerie stresses maintaining mental well-being and healthy relationships by setting boundaries and suggests polite alternatives for refusal. They discuss assertive yet polite ways to decline invitations, prioritize self-care, and manage responsibilities like quilting, scrapbooking, cooking, and pet-sitting. Specific scenarios are addressed, such as declining committee chair positions and managing pet care while packing for a move. Practical issues like grocery bag recycling and manipulation tactics are also discussed.