A few years back, when I found myself getting annoyed about all the asks that could potentially bite into my precious writing time, a phrase popped into my head. "Yes is the new no." I imagined myself wearing it on a tee shirt with my chin thrust out in defiance. Then it occurred to me that my annoyance was misplaced. That people will as…
A few years back, when I found myself getting annoyed about all the asks that could potentially bite into my precious writing time, a phrase popped into my head. "Yes is the new no." I imagined myself wearing it on a tee shirt with my chin thrust out in defiance. Then it occurred to me that my annoyance was misplaced. That people will ask and it's up to me to say no. To be the grownup and look realistically at my personal balance sheet. To not feel the need to over explain my answer. It's liberating and oozing with self love to simply say thanks, but no. I love this post! Thank you, Kate.
A few years back, when I found myself getting annoyed about all the asks that could potentially bite into my precious writing time, a phrase popped into my head. "Yes is the new no." I imagined myself wearing it on a tee shirt with my chin thrust out in defiance. Then it occurred to me that my annoyance was misplaced. That people will ask and it's up to me to say no. To be the grownup and look realistically at my personal balance sheet. To not feel the need to over explain my answer. It's liberating and oozing with self love to simply say thanks, but no. I love this post! Thank you, Kate.