Yesterday you said yes to something of your own. Today you take something off the pile.
Not no but. Not no sorry. Not no I wish I could, but let me explain at length exactly why I cannot and then apologise twice.
Just no. Full stop. Nothing required after it. You knew this once.
THE QUESTION
Where are you still saying yes when your whole body is saying absolutely not?
THE QUEST
Say no to one thing today and do not explain it. Small counts. The favour, the extra shift, the coffee you do not want, the group chat waiting on an answer by tonight.
No is the whole sentence. If a reason comes out of your mouth, you have started negotiating.
Then write down what you said no to, and how long it took you to start explaining anyway.
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THE RHYTHM
🌅 Ten minutes of quiet before your phone
📓 Three pages of whatever falls out
🚶♀️ Ten minutes of moving, outside if you can
🌙 Ten minutes of quiet before bed
📵 Less news, less scrolling
In love, light and laughter,
Karen
P.S. Tag me in your quests with #LeadingLady21 so we can all find each other.