Say "Yes" to YOU!

Are you one of those people who has always said “yes” to everyone?

“Mom – will you make a costume for me for tomorrow?”

“Yes.”

“Dad… can you please help me with this school project?”

“Yes.”

“Honey, I know it’s late but would you be willing to run these errands?”

“Yes.”

While there’s nothing wrong with being the “go to” person, I have one word of caution: Don’t say “no” to you just so you can say “yes” to others.

We can all fall into this trap. We give and give and give of ourselves. Then, we wonder why we’re so drained, depressed and disheartened. We can’t figure out why we feel so exhausted and emotionally removed from life. It’s because we’ve never said “yes” to ourselves!

We need to be good to ourselves so we can be our best for others!

I know, I know. It’s easier said than done. But it’s essential for your well-being. If there’s something you want to do – take a weekend to visit a childhood friend, fix your smile for an upcoming class reunion, join a gym for early-morning workouts – then say YES!

Believe it or not, when you start giving yourself the nod, you’ll actually be more of a help to everyone else.

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