Saying no is vital to maintaining your health and well-being. There must be a healthy balance between saying yes and no.
The Yes Sayer
You are quick to say yes. When one feels or thinks his or her service is needed, the response is yes. Saying no is not within one’s vocabulary. On the other hand, you can be exhausted, emotionally drained, or lacking nourishment and still rise to the occasion. Therefore, serving loved ones, co-workers, and strangers makes you feel worthwhile. Finally, saying no is not optional when the work needs to get done. At this point, your brain is fried, and your body needs rest. Thinking back over past tedious experiences, do you think saying no might have preserved your energy level?
The Benefits of The No Word
Saying no is not a negative response. First, it relieves feelings of stress. You use the word when you need to maintain your sanity. Second, it brings the realization that you aren’t a superhero. The realistic image sets in. Third, I cannot allow the holistic balance of spirit, soul, and body. You can decline to help when feeling a spiritual drain. In addition, when feeling sleep-deprived due to overcommitment, saying not this time is healthy. Also, balancing your yes and no commitments allows for much-needed me-time.
Summary
It is OK to say no without feeling guilty. The balance between one’s yes and no maintains sanity, keeping one healthy, alert, and energetic. The word deel yes and no protects one from people’s manipulations, high medical bills, sleep deprivation, and feelings of aggravation and anxiety.
