SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE: JUST SAY NO! How would it feel for you to say no more often? To set boundaries and give yourself much-needed breathing room? Here are a few tips to help you get started: 1. Count the Costs. Before committing to anything, count the costs. What are you going to have to give up in order to do this thing or attend this event or write this post or participate in this series? Is it worth what you’re giving up? If you’re not 100% sure that it is, then say “no.” 2. Give Yourself Grace. Don’t beat yourself up over what you’re not doing. Don’t compare yourself to other seeming “supermoms.” Don’t stress over what’s being left undone. Stick with the basics and lower your expectations. Maybe it’s not the time for tackling big projects, volunteering for ministry opportunities, or doing detailed, in-depth cleaning. If your family has clean laundry and food in their bellies, most of the other stuff can wait. 3. Practice Saying No. Get in the habit of saying no more often than you say yes. Stop letting people manipulate you into a miserable existence. Stop doing things just because you feel obligated or because you’re afraid of what people might think of you if you don’t do them. Focus on your list of priorities. If saying no to something means your attention is drawn to what matters most—trust me, it’s a good thing. Read the full post: bit.ly/QZlM77
Posted on: Wed, 09 Apr 2014 01:00:00 +0000
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