“Saying no can be difficult, but it’s an important part of having healthy relationships and an overall sense of well-being. We say yes because we don’t want to let others down or because we are empathetic to their situation, but ultimately, we warrant treating ourselves the exact same kindness that we give to others.” — Arash Asli, co-founder and CEO of yocale.com, a Vancouver-based online appointment and marketing website, in pickthebrain.com

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