All of us – at some point - have proclaimed our busy-ness to others. But, this declaration of how busy you are can be a huge conversation killer.

It, essentially, tells others that you have no time for them or anything else for that matter. It brags about how important you are…because you’re so busy and in high-demand. Or, it creates an excuse for why you haven't returned their calls! Either way, try these different responses instead and see how it affects your conversations and relationships.