I need to learn to say no. I end up doing too many things I don’t want to do or that are a significant interruption because I’m too afraid of not being ‘liked’ if I say no. I’ve known this about myself for a long time. 😖
It's not easy is it? You are also the type of person who gets “stuff” done.
I could never say no to my Mom because I never wanted her to “want” for anything. (Even though I knew most of my loans to her were being passed on to others 😬. They were not for her.)
I have gotten really good at saying no, and I hope others are learning from my example.
I once reviewed a play where you got to decide what characters to follow through the maze of a venue, learning what that character knew about the story but not what others did. In that review, I noted something that has stayed with me and is echoed in your wonderful piece. In choosing what to see, what have I chosen not to see? These choices matter. Over the years, saying "no" has been like a world of possibilities opening up . . .
This is my favorite phrase.
I am SO excited it resonates with you!! And, thanks for commenting on the app. I appreciate it.
I use this phrase when I talk to myself! Every "no" means a yes to something else. And I agree. Explanations aren't required most of the time.
I ❤️❤️❤️❤️ that and it is similar to the Steve Jobs’ message about innovation requires saying no to 1,000 other things.
I need to learn to say no. I end up doing too many things I don’t want to do or that are a significant interruption because I’m too afraid of not being ‘liked’ if I say no. I’ve known this about myself for a long time. 😖
It's not easy is it? You are also the type of person who gets “stuff” done.
I could never say no to my Mom because I never wanted her to “want” for anything. (Even though I knew most of my loans to her were being passed on to others 😬. They were not for her.)
I have gotten really good at saying no, and I hope others are learning from my example.
Good luck to you. It is never too late.
I once reviewed a play where you got to decide what characters to follow through the maze of a venue, learning what that character knew about the story but not what others did. In that review, I noted something that has stayed with me and is echoed in your wonderful piece. In choosing what to see, what have I chosen not to see? These choices matter. Over the years, saying "no" has been like a world of possibilities opening up . . .
I will share and would like to repost it in my blogs in the near future. 💚
Thank you, Ellen for commenting and sharing. I look forward to partnering collaboratively with Age Buoyantly!