Why don’t we negotiate?

What stops us from asking for more?

What reasons are we inventing not to negotiate? When we know our honest reasons for not negotiating, then only can we correct them or seek a solution. It is essential for us to identify these bottlenecks so that we can address the next challenge.

Next time, take a moment and think about why you did not want to negotiate your salary offer, push back on a non-promotion task, ask for a raise, ask for a discount in the marketplace, or even limit screen time for kids. Figure it out.

Once you understand what holds us back, you can try to overcome the hurdle and be ready to ask for more. Effective negotiation is an opportunity to find transformative possibilities in life. It is indeed a life-changing companion that helps you overcome your fear of negotiations.