The lines we must draw

How often do you say “no” to things that would interfere with your goals?

The question of how often you say ‘no’ to things that would interfere with your goals, is an odd one. How are we defining goals here? But, more importantly, why do we need a goal in order to say ‘no’ in the first place?

Why should we need an excuse to say ‘no’. Not wanting or feeling able to do something should be enough. And yet we are taught a simple ‘no’ isn’t enough. Worse, we’re taught saying ‘no’ is wrong. It’s why so many struggle to do so. Saying ‘yes’ makes us a team player. Saying ‘no’ makes us an obstacle.

This reluctance to say ‘no’, leads to many spreading themselves too thin. But saying ‘no’ is a powerful tool in our own well-being. ‘No’ is us prioritising our own wants and needs. Regardless as to whether or not there is a reason. ‘No’ is that line we draw to make space for ourselves.

It’s a space we all deserve. Don’t ever feel like you need an excuse for it.