Today I said no. I hate telling people no, which I'm sure a lot of readers can relate to. It's physically painful (typically it makes my stomach hurt) to even think of disappointing someone by telling them no.
Today I said no. Or rather, "No, I'm afraid I can't do this anymore." I bowed out of a volunteer project I started in February of this year. Not because it isn't a wonderful project, and not because I don't want to give my time. Right now, I don't have the time to give. I have graduate school applications to complete, a business to run, and friends and family to focus on.
I'm saying no. I've said no. And it's a huge weight off my shoulders.
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This month, I am participating in The Nester’s 31 Day challenge, a blog party where over 1,000 participants choose to write about one topic for 31 days. I will spend 31 Days Tackling a Nagging Task. If you are stopping by from Nester’s site, hello! Let me know in the comments section so I can visit your site in return.
Get it, girl! I have the hardest time saying no, and it usually means that I'm stretch too thin and crazy and stressed. Last month, I said no to a volunteer opportunity to plan a week's worth of events later in October and boy, it felt good. Saying no is never easy, but it's totally worth it.
ReplyDeleteLove your blog!
Thank you! I'm certainly trying to avoid being stretched to thin.
ReplyDeleteGrad school. Clear your schedule now! :)
ReplyDeleteBut I LOVE school! So I guess I won't mind so much.
DeleteSaying no is one thing I have come to master. If something gets in the way of taking care of myself, then I am absolutely okay with saying no. I come first, then others.
ReplyDeleteI find it's easier in theory than in practice, but I'm learning!
DeleteYou really can do anything, you know.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dad! I sure feel like I'm tapping into the "I can do anything spirit this week."
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