Word of the Week – No

Author: danielkilburn 2022-05-23 0 Comments

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. We all have the same time, and people busier than I am, are accomplishing more with their time.

Diving deep into the reasons shows that we often attempt to do more than we can in the limited time of our day. And I am so saddened that I do things better left undone because of personal fears.

Is what we do important, urgent and valuable? Or are we just killing time as an excuse to avoid doing what needs to be done?

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, wants and desires.

 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 to someone else, can be saying yes to something 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

Additional Information:

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/

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“Be Safe”

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