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It can be hard to say no, it' something that we all run into problems with. Especially saying no to those we care for because all we want to do is make them happy and help them. But sometimes we have to think of ourselves and what is healthy for us.

Saying no can do wonders, we've all experienced it. And yet, sometimes, we just feel guilty.
But again, Ellie Krieger has reminded us that it's OK to say no.

If you're not sure how to, just take these suggestions into thought.

• Say "No, thank you" instead: this way you may feel a bit more polite, and still showing the person you're glad they thought of you and it was a nice gesture. You can even throw in, "Maybe next time" if you're just busy and don't have enough time. 
• Ellie suggests throwing in an alternative: if you don't want to do the request particularly, but want to do something else, say it. Suggest that you want to do what you really want to do. 
• If you're comfortable enough, give the reason why you can't help. 
• If anything, clean cut, just say you can't. 
• If you do know someone else who can help, suggest it. Just let the person know you can't help but you know of someone else who can, it may be a good thing for the person you're suggesting.