Do you let guilt stop you?

Your mom shows up on the caller ID after a grueling day at work. You're exhausted and need some alone time. You:

Wait a moment. Take a deep breath and pick up the call.

Pick up the call but explain you need to unwind and will call tomorrow.

Let it go to voicemail.

Correct!

Wrong!

You have an important presentation today but wake up feeling really sick. Your team needs your support. You:

Take some vitamin C, go to work and pretend everything is fine.

Call your team leader and explain. Go over the notes and stay close to the phone.

Get upset that your partner is putting pressure on you.

Correct!

Wrong!

Your partner calls and wants to see you at the end of a long work day. You're exhausted. You:

Are convinced to go out even though you need rest.

Talk for a bit and make plans for another night.

Get upset that your partner is putting pressure on you.

Correct!

Wrong!

Your boss returns a proposal that wasn't your best work. You:

Feel terrible and can't concentrate the rest of the day.

Accept the feedback and start working on the next draft.

Get angry and bad mouth your boss to a coworker.

Correct!

Wrong!

Your coworker asks for help on an assignment but you barely have time to finish your own work. You:

Of course help, but feel guilty because you won't make your deadline.

Ask your supervisor about shifting your priorities to help the person.

Decline - you can't be bothered when there's a deadline.

Correct!

Wrong!

You just dipped into your savings and spent too much money on your home and wardrobe. You:

Return everything, even the stuff that you needed.

Make good use out of your new goods and create a budget for next month.

Tell yourself, that's what credit cards are for!

Correct!

Wrong!

You're at a work function and can't keep your hands off the hors d'oeuvres. You:

Feel terrible and vow to skip your next meal.

Accept that you indulged, and decide tomorrow will be a healthier day.

Convince your coworkers to eat more so you don't feel bad about yourself.

Correct!

Wrong!