Why is it we have such a hard time saying no?  It is usually because we don't want to let someone down.  Some of us were taught that if we were asked to do something we should do it.  When we answer every request on our time we diminish our time, our patience, we end up letting ourselves and our family down. 

Focus on what does need to be done.  Then saying no is so much easier.  Reminding people of your commitments in a sweet way is ok.  "I'm sorry I won't be able to take over the kindergarten Sunday school class, I do not have the time to adequately prepare as I am currently teaching and preparing lessons for my child." 

Remember you are doing many jobs. And often because we are "home all day" people think we must have an unlimited amount of time.  But we don't.  So guard it, it is your time.   No one else can do this for you. 

This morning ask yourself what you want for you and your family today.   Being able to say no to all those extras are easy when we remind ourselves often what our goals are.  

Learning to say no to the extra fufu stuff helped me say yes to my friends when they need my help.    It also made my family relationships more fulfilling as I was able to focus on my children more.