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Posted: 12 May 2011 05:33 AM PDT
 One of my biggest faults as a human being is also one of my greatest gifts. I. Can’t. Say. NO. Well, until recently that is. My two year old daughter on the other hand, doesn’t seem to have the same problem. I’ve counted 5 no’s already this morning. As this blog becomes more popular and my business takes off, I’m bombarded. Favors are asked in the form of time, expertise, or even the community I’ve worked hard to build. It’s exhausting. I’m a people pleaser by nature. Maybe you are too. I like to make people happy. It’s the reason I cleaned my room as a kid. I want people to like me. We all do. And that’s the reason I’m the girl who can’t say no. You are devaluing yourself, your time, and in my case my business. When we fail to say no, what we are really saying is, “It’s okay. My expertise isn’t really that important.” Failing to say no impacts me in other ways, I’m stretched for time. It’s hard enough being a new business owner who is also a mom but throw in 3-5 volunteer projects into the mix, and I’m beyond exhausted. There’s little time left for the person that’s most important, me. I’m saying yes to me. Yes to the gym. Yes to making healthy business and personal choices. And no to those that don’t. And now, I’m picking my opportunities. Saying no to those offers that aren’t a right fit for me. Saying no to those opportunities or experiences that aren’t mutually beneficial. Because my time matters and yours does to. I’ve went from the girl who can’t say no to the girl who sometimes says no. And I’ve found that while saying no is hard at first, it becomes easier as time goes by. It’s helped me further define the niche of my business and where I want it to go. No is empowering, electric, and just good business. How are you saying “no” today? Photo Credit The Frisky.  |
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