As events are being cancelled everywhere, how many times have you been RELIEVED?
How many times have you been thrilled that you didn’t have to go?
Pay attention to that feeling in your gut. It is a sign that you should have said NO in the first place.
Saying no is the most effective way to create more time your life.
Look at the math.
SAYING YES – Time spent getting ready + Time spent in transit to and from the event + Time spent at the actual event = HOURS
SAYING NO = Ten seconds.
You want more time? Stop saying YES when you want to scream NO.
Last time I checked, there was no award for people pleasing.
This is your life. It is up to you to spend it how you want.
You can spend it at the event getting blisters in those miserable high heels while you make painful small talk with strangers. Or you can spend it in your fuzzy slippers sitting in front of your art easel creating the masterpiece that you’ve always know was in you. Your call.
People will always as of you what is good for their agenda. There is nothing wrong with this.
What IS wrong is that you aren’t being true to yourself when you say yes to their requests.
So, as our world temporarily comes to a halt, recognize that you’ve been given the gift of time. The most precious resource.
Use it as an opportunity to reflect on what you say yes to and what you say no to going forward.
Next time you are faced with a decision, ask yourself, “Would I be relieved if this was cancelled?”
Listen to your gut and you will immediately know the answer.
