Several years ago I heard this statement - When you say "yes" to something then you are saying "no" to something else.  Simple.....yet true.  Sometimes the requests that our family, friends and colleagues make are reasonable and we want to say "yes".  Sometimes people ask us to do things we don't want to do, don't have time to do, and resent being asked to do.  Before you learn to say "no", you need to know the difference between situations when you really want to say "yes" and those when you should say "no".  It isn't easy to change patterns and routines.  Your weak "no" can be developed just like any of your other muscles.....by practice!  By always saying "yes" to outside commitments, you are also saying "no" to yourself and your family.  Think about where your priorities will be this new year, and make a commitment to good and healthy habits in all areas of life!