Word of the Week - No

20220523 Word of the Week – No The most significant reason I hear about why someone cannot do something is. "I do not have the time." Not enough time is one of the biggest lies, excuses, and stories ever contrived to avoid something. And it might not be your fault. Diving deep into the reasons shows that we often attempt to do more than we can if the limited time of our day. And I am so saddened that I do things better left undone because of personal fears. https://www.dictionary.com/browse/no 5 Reasons to Say No You're responsible for yourself Self-responsibility. True leaders are responsible for their actions. https://hackspirit.com/taking-responsibility/ You are not responsible for anyone else Accepting others' responsibilities can become toxic and prevent us from accomplishing our needs. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-to-stop-feeling-overly-responsible/ Your intuition is one of your greatest advocates. Trust your gut. Analysis has its place so does intuition. https://hbr.org/2022/03/how-to-stop-overthinking-and-start-trusting-your-gut When we stretch ourselves thin, we're not helping anyone Know when you have your plate filled too high. https://medium.com/@vinnygaliano/knowing-when-youve-stretched-yourself-too-thin-f18d93e1ff8e Successful people know how to say no Saying no can become saying yes to something better for you. https://www.forbes.com/sites/amyblaschka/2019/11/26/this-is-why-saying-no-is-the-best-way-to-grow-your-career-and-how-to-do-it/?sh=38f8f657479d "Some men have thousands of reasons why they cannot do what they want to when all they need is one reason why they can." ~ Willis Whitney The Power of No; https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/201311/the-power-no What You Are and Are Not Responsible For; https://www.counselingbytheseanj.com/single-post/2019/04/11/what-you-are-and-are-not-responsible-for Tip of the Day- Time; https://www.emergencyactionplanning.com/2022/04/22/tip-of-the-day-time/ Subscribe, like, and share this post with your friends and loved ones. Till next time "Be Safe" PS. Do you know your actual disaster/emergency planning status? Say yes to protecting yourself and your loved ones. Take the free Disaster/Emergency Planning Assessment and schedule a free consultation on what you can do to improve your plans. https://www.eapworkshop.com/f/dep-assessment