How often do we go through life making sure we don't offend people, we say yes to things we don't necessarily want to do as a way of people pleasing and keeping others happy. But what about your happiness? Why should you sacrifice your precious time if you do not wish to?
Learning to say No is hard, Instead we often come up with excuses and reasons as to why we are unavailable. If they are a genuine friend or family member they should be okay with you saying. No thank you, I don't feel like it today. So why do we put so much pressure on ourselves to say Yes?
Taking time for yourself is not selfish, It's okay to not want to be around others and just chill on the couch watching netflix if you would prefer. So why give a reason.
I have only recently started to say NO to others. Its liberating. I have time to do things I want to with my family and friends and the time I do spend with them is not out of obligation or to please them, its me genuinely wanting that quality time.
Life is short, time is precious. So live the life you want to live, do the things you wish to do,be with people who boost you up , make you smile and laugh and bring in those positive vibes.
Ashleigh Kennedy
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