Celebrate You: Saying No

Something strange happens from age 5 to 25. Children who had little restraint in their feelings and actions become adults who currently skirt around issue. I admire children because they don't know the boundaries that society puts on them. For example, children have no problem saying no. If you ask a child to do something they don't want to do, they'll quickly say no and keep it moving like nothing happened. I love the resilience of children.

Notice when adults say no, women mostly, they often end up griping over their decision. Why are women trained to stretch themselves to the point where they're sick or on the brink of mental breakdown. When someone asks us to do something, we feel obligated. You're only obligated if you say yes. Saying no is not a crime. Say yes to things you know you can do and no to things you can't do.

When to say no:

• when doing said thing can cause major harm. Will doing this cause financial, emotional, career, or physical harm?
• If you're already overloaded. You have a lot to do and you surely don't need this thing. Politely decline and offer your services next time.
• If the person is able to do it on their own. If this person is not your boss, allow them to do their own work.
• If you feel like you're being taken advantage of. You know when you're being taken advantage of. If this person treats you like a slave or gives you little thanks, you're being taken advantage of. Let it go.
• It goes against your morals