In the past, I habitually said “yes” to everyone who asked for my help. I would even work on my days off and take on additional responsibilities at work. There were times I was working for more than 20 hours a day. I thought I was doing the right thing by earning money and helping others, but I didn’t realize it was taking a toll on my personal life. I was successful at work but not in my personal life.
I learned a valuable lesson about work-life balance, even though it was hard. While doing good deeds is admirable, it shouldn’t come at the expense of your well-being and relationships. It’s important to set boundaries to ensure that you can balance work and life effectively.
It’s okay to practice saying “No” in life. In the past, I used to be afraid of this word as it made me feel rejected. But it’s a healthy word to use when you want to stay kind and respect yourself, your time, and your personal life. We are responsible for saying “no” at certain times. Saying “no” to our needs diminishes our self-respect. As Sarah Ban Breathnach writes: “It is a gift to ourselves when we say “no” to those old habits that dissipate our energy, “no” to what robs us of our inner joy, “no” to what distracts us from our purpose. And it is a gift to others to say “no” when their expectations do not ring true for us, for in so doing we free them to discover more fully the truth of their path. Saying “no” can be liberating when it expresses our commitment to take a stand for what we believe we truly need.”
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In short, stop trying to please everyone by saying “yes” to all requests. Put yourself first, your needs first, and your personal life and family as a priority. It is important to prioritize work-life balance and set boundaries in regard to well-being and relationships. Saying “no” is a healthy word and it liberates individuals to stand for what they truly need and allows others to discover the truth of their path.
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