I'm working on it. Really, I am. But it's so hard to say no. I hate saying no, which is, of course, why I am so stressed out most of the time. It's not enough to be stressed after saying yes, even saying no makes me stressed. It isn't the other guy's fault when they ask. The problem is on my end when I answer, and nobody can fix that but me...
I have a few quiet moments to sit with my coffee this morning. I've thrown the clothes back into the drier for the third time... Maybe I can actually fold them this time around, huh? They first went into the wash on Monday, along with my top sheet and pillow cases, but then I bought a new set of sheets (which also got washed) and I never folded the basket of clean clothes. Wrinkles. Nobody likes wrinkles, so into the drier went the clothes for a second time. I don't have to tell you I didn't fold them the second time either. I hear the third time's a charm. I guess we'll see. ha ha!
I'm working on it. Really, I am. But it's so hard to say no. I hate saying no, which is, of course, why I am so stressed out most of the time. It's not enough to be stressed after saying yes, even saying no makes me stressed. It isn't the other guy's fault when they ask. The problem is on my end when I answer, and nobody can fix that but me...
I hope that you get the help that you need, my friend.
ReplyDeleteIt's a journey this life we live.
DeleteI am pleased to report that I did fold the clothes this time.
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prayers....
ReplyDeleteThank you, Michelle. Like I said, it's a journey.
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Saying no is very hard. I was always a yes person, getting all stressed out. This happened when I was working and it seemed I would get asked because I said yes. Well one day I decided "this is it!" And I said no and I have to tell you it was liberating, but shocking for my boss!!. From that day to this I don't say yes unless it it really something I want to do. It's hard at first, but believe me it does get easier and easier and you feel so much better.
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That is what I've heard, Marilyn. You did good! The hardest part is saying no when it's my kids, and it isn't because I don't want to help, but I just can't fit one more thing into the schedule.
DeleteI'm working on many things at once, both learning to say no, either when I don't want to or it wouldn't be beneficial, and putting something back into this person named Martha who got emptied out and used up somewhere along the way.
Dear Mother, when you are ready to say yes again, please let me know.
DeleteI am not entirely certain what that means....
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