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There is no easy way. You'll just have to politely decline and state that: "I'm afraid I can't help anymore." If they don't understand or become resentful, remember that you've already done so much to help. People like you aren't satisfied with themselves unless everyone has been helped and I'm sure you can see how unrealistic an ideal that is.
In the long run, if you continue to not to say no to people, you may just end up a bitter old man. I speak from experience.
The other approach is to strategically remove yourself from the situations where people ask you for favours. This doesn't seem to apply to you and in the end wouldn't help the underlying problem which is that you are afraid to say no.
Wow... writing that just helped me! I should practice what I preach.
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