You know I can’t work or function in chaos. When things are chaotic I realize my mind goes in too many directions and I can’t focus. That makes no sense especially as the mind cannot multitask contrary to popular belief. The mind can only focus on one thing at a time. If that is fact then why am I trying to do so much that I am split in so many directions? I have always known that it’s important to say No to some things so that you have time for the most important aspects of your life. The idea of saying No is frightening to many as it looks as if you don’t want to help others. Is it that you don’t want to help or is it that you are intent on pleasing others. Is it that if you say No then you will upset others and in some cases they won’t like you?
Do we really have to have to have every single person in our lives love us to the detriment of our peace of mind? When we say No it doesn’t mean that I don’t want to help it just means that it competes with other items in my life. For some when you say I can’t help in this instance it’s as if you have committed a crime just because you don’t want to or have the wherewithal to help. The moment I started prioritizing and putting me first it made a difference. Trying to get everything sorted as fast as possible sometimes makes no sense. You put yourself out of the way and make yourself miserable. I have seen this so often and have been guilty of doing this. It’s my turning point.
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This speaks to our ability, or inability, to set healthy boundaries. Most of us are taught to put others first & if we don’t, we are seen as selfish. It is important however, to make self a priority- only then can we adequately care for others. It’s for this reason airlines tell us to put our oxygen mask on first before assisting another! 🙂
We also have to learn it is okay to say no- to set boundaries not just with others, but with ourselves as well. We need to know when our plates are full, not to overextend ourselves. Like you Andrea, I too have been guilty of taking on too much. I had to learn – I do not have to say yes to everything! And it’s okay if others are disappointed/angry..it’s okay..
You are so right. As I like to now say “better then vex, than me vex.” 🙏🏽