- Do you ever feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders?
- Do you often find yourself putting other people’s needs before you own?
- Do you feel obligated to make others happy?
If you answered yes to any of these questions then you probably struggle with saying no. Often times we find ourselves saying yes to everything that is presented to us. As my grandfather would say, we tend to bite off more than we can chew or your eyes are bigger than your stomach. In other words, you may think that you have the time, energy, and ability to help everyone with their own issues and still have time for yourself. But that is simply unrealistic; life is all about give and take. If you’re always helping everyone else then you are probably depriving yourself.
Here are the benefits of setting boundaries for yourself in regards to other people and your personal needs. In other words here are the benefits of saying no:
- Time to deal with the things you constantly put on the backburner
- Control of your life
- Confidence to say no more often
- Protection from overworking yourself
- More time for you
Be mindful that this does not mean that you should turn down every request that is presented to you. But, it does mean that you should know yourself and your personal limitations. This will aid in allowing you to not feel overworked, overwhelmed, and malnourished. Remember that helping people is a blessing and when someone request for your help then that means that they value you as a resourceful individual.
