...Saying Yes To Things I Secretly Dread

In this episode of I Am Practically Done, Dr. Shena Dixon Mason, Esq. calls out the habit of saying yes while your whole body is a no. You agree to boards, brunches, favors, “quick chats,” and unpaid labor your future self has to figure out, all because you don’t want to look difficult, ungrateful, or “not a team player.” Professionally, this bloats your calendar with low‑ROI commitments. Personally, it fills your evenings and weekends with obligations that feel like homework. Financially, you burn prime earning hours and energy on things that don’t move your goals. Shena explains how people‑pleasing hides behind “being helpful,” then gives listeners one delay phrase, a simple three‑question filter, and reflection prompts to help them stop volunteering their future self for work she did not approve. Join our community! Click the link.