Write an article on " No More Pleasing" around 120-150 words.
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Saying no is one of the most important tools in your locker. This might sound a bit cold, so here is a list to persuade you otherwise:
You’ll have more time for your nearest and dearest.
Saying no to what is not important, validates what is.
Saying yes to things you don’t want to do, gives you less time for things you do want to do.
Your ability to deliver will increase tenfold.
Time is one of your most valuable resources, and you can’t get it back.
Your choices depend on your values however. If helping people in need is important to you, then saying no to a night out with friends might be the right thing to do. It all depends on your perspective.
But first and foremost, you’ve got to look after yourself. It’s like a parent on a plane that loses cabin pressure. They need to put on their own oxygen mask first; only then can they help their child.
Can you meaningfully help others if you don’t look after yourself?
Parents should always put on their own mask first, and so should you.
The problem is…
Saying yes is easy, saying no is hard. There are lots of reasons for this. It might be guilt, a feeling of obligation, fear of missing out, or just plain fear. And even if you want to say yes to everything, you simply don’t have the time.