Saying "yes" too quickly.

When I reflect on things that I regret, it is often because I said “yes” too quickly. I was enthusiastic about the idea and wanted to contribute or I liked who asked me to be involved.

My immediate "yes” didn’t consider my other priorities and my available time and energy.

And my regret increases often because I didn’t say “no” soon enough.

I hung on too long with the hope that things would change. I didn’t want to disappoint someone. I was focused on managing someone else’s emotions instead of using my feelings as my North Star.

You can change your mind. You can recognize your needs are not being met and decide to let go.

You can communicate in a way that recognizes your needs and the other person’s. And the consequences of your actions (saying yes or no) are usually not as bad as you imagine.

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