Are you a YES WOMAN? You know the type, the one who never says no.
Is this YOU?
Why do we do this to ourselves? We’re already stressed out about the 100 things we needed to do today, make dinner, clean the house, go to the post office, train, hostess coach, the list goes on and on. Then the phone rings, “Hey girl, it’s Susie. I was wondering if you would mind picking up Jimmy and taking him to soccer practice for me today? I just can’t get away from the office! since you “work” out of the home I immediately thought of you, do you mind girlfriend?”
Your gut immediately says no and your mind says, “Ugh, ok I don’t really have time for this, but if I don’t train today and do a drive-thru dinner instead of cooking I can make this work. Ok, let’s see what we can push off to make this happen for Susie. Your mouth says, “Sure Susie, I can make it work for you girlfriend, not a problem!”
WHY DO YOU SAY YES WHEN YOUR GUT SAYS NO??
You need to create boundaries so those around you respect, value your time and your schedule. Yes, you are helping Susie but you are NOT helping yourself, you are doing yourself a huge dis-service! You are sending the message to everyone around you that your time and needs are NOT important and this is NOT cool, is it?
I am giving you permission to take off the cape and stop trying to be Wonder Woman and do it all for everyone!
Take control of your PERSONAL schedule, write it out the day before. Doing this will put you back in control. Don’t just make a to-do list, add to it and make an hour by hour schedule and be INTENTIONAL!!! Involve your spouse and kids and have them help you. They’re capable of helping! When you assign tasks to others you’ll feel less stressed and they’ll begin to value your time. It’s ok to say no.
Next time Susie calls, I give you permission to say no. “Hey girl, I can’t just do it this time, I have a full day ahead.” Guess what? More than likely Susie is going to respect your time, and next time she needs something you may not be the first person on her list.
Time is money and your time is VALUABLE!
Time is money and your time is VALUABLE!
XOXO
Power Coach Alishia
www.RockstarMOMpreneurs.com
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