How to Say No

How to Say No

From Voices of The Walrus by The Walrus Magazine

May 5, 2026 · 12 min · Episode 486

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of saying no to prevent burnout and improve productivity, featuring a reading of Courtney Shea's work.

Research has linked the inability to say no to increased burnout and decreased productivity. The case for turning things down—and feeling good about it. Lori Wilson reads How to Say No by Courtney Shea

People in this episode

Host: Lori Wilson

Topics covered

  • burnout
  • productivity
  • saying no
  • mental health
  • self-care

Keywords

  • burnout
  • productivity
  • saying no
  • mental health
  • self-care
  • Lori Wilson
  • Courtney Shea

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