In the past, I would say “yes” to everyone who asked for my help. I would even work on my days off and take on extra responsibilities, sometimes clocking over 20 hours a day. I thought I was doing the right thing by earning money and supporting others, but I didn’t realize the toll it was taking on my personal life. While I was achieving success at work, my personal life was suffering.
Although it was difficult, I learned a valuable lesson about work-life balance. Doing good deeds is admirable, but not when it comes at the expense of your well-being and relationships. Setting boundaries is essential for maintaining a healthy balance between work and life.
It’s okay to practice saying “no” in life. I used to be afraid of that word, associating it with rejection. But “no” is a powerful and healthy word when it comes to respecting yourself, your time, and your personal life. We are responsible for saying “no” when necessary. Neglecting our own needs erodes 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 stand for what we truly need.”
Setting boundaries is an act of self-care and respect for yourself and others.
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