Before you refuse, ask yourself these five questions:
- Does this align with my current goals or values?
- Will I genuinely enjoy this, or am I only doing it to avoid guilt?
- Do I have the actual time and energy to do this well?
- If a friend asked me this same question, would I encourage them to say yes?
- Am I saying yes out of obligation, or because I truly want to?
The Rule: If you answered "No" to three or more of these questions, your answer should be "No." Trust your gut.