Say No, and Say it Often; Secrets of Simplicity

As you create space in your life by de-cluttering inside and out, you have begun clearing the way for extra time in your life. Be diligent to watch for the ‘yes mongers!” All sorts of people, invitations and opportunities will come your way. However, this doesn’t mean you should say yes to any or all of the opportunities. Be picky. Think about what saying yes really means for your life.

Some people worry if they say no, the flow of stellar opportunities may disappear. Actually, it is the opposite.When you make a decision to become intentional about your “yes”, you are to able maintain space for doors to open and relationships to blossom. It is incredibly easy to allow ourselves to become over committed with social activities, work, church and family obligations.  It is often easier to say yes than no. But, our willingness to say yes, often comes with a high price. We trade our peace and contentment for the possibility of pleasing someone else. Sometimes we fear risking the rejection or frustration of a boss, co-worker, friend or even our spouse if we choose to say no.

Are you a chronic “YES”person? 

• Do you feel obligated to accept every invitation?
• Do you spend money during the holidays on gifts you can’t afford or for people you (honestly now) don’t even care for? (ouch)
• Are you serving on committees or boards you no longer have a passion for?
• When was the last time you said yes to your job and it caused you to break a promise to your family?
• Have you ever felt you might single-handedly be responsible for ruining the life of another human because of an imagined faux-pas?

Do you see yourself in any of those scenarios?  Just as clearing clutter from your physical life needs on going maintenance, so does clearing away clutter in your personal life.

Whenever you say “yes” to something, you are choosing to say “no” to something else. Your time is valuable. It is priceless and is one of the few resources we have as finite beings which is not renewable. While you may be given the opportunity to live another day when you put your feet on the floor tomorrow, you will never be given another chance to regain time you carelessly gave away on actions or activities which don’t bring fulfillment and happiness to you or those you cherish .

 

Saying yes to happiness means learning to say no to that which drains the joy from your soul!

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Today’s challenge – Practice saying no. Stand in front of the mirror, smile at  your beautiful face, and say to yourself, which now smiles back at you.

I am worth saying no for. When I say no I open the door for a bigger yes.

• Take some time to consider what your yes answers may have caused you to say no to.
• What can  you put into place to become more focused and intentional about your yes and no?
• Can you change the path you find yourself on?
• Do you need to make amends to anyone who may have gotten left in the dust of your yeses? 

Your comments and feedback have been fabulous! Many of you have sent emails and messages with your stories and longing to capture and live a life which matters. You are telling me you have  seen a glimpse of the possibility you can choose simplicity over chaos and peace over craziness.

Congratulations. This is hard stuff. Be gentle on yourself. You my friend are a rock star. Keep at it!

Mega Blessings- Nancy

p.s. I prayed for each of you my sweet readers last night as I lay in bed. I did, and I smiled to myself and with God at how grateful for this time we share together.

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