How often do you say “no” to things that would interfere with your goals?

No where nearly as often as I should, but a lot more than I use too!

As a wife, mother, grandmother and now the caregiver for my mother it is my nature to take care of everyone else first. However, I have learned I am not some mystical superhero. I can’t give constantly without becoming drained physically, mentally and spiritually.

I no longer think I have to say “yes” to every person who wants or needs my time. I am not going to pretend it’s easy for me to say “no” more often. I still struggle with wanting to take care of everything and everyone.

I can say I am learning each and every single day to be honest with myself and others. My new top goal is – be honest! The truth is I can’t do everything! I have to admit it to myself, to others and humble myself before God.

Even Jesus didn’t try to be everything to everyone. Why do I think I can be? Even Jesus took time alone to pray and rest. Why do I think I don’t really need to? I had placed myself on a high pedestal of unobtainable greatness.

I find myself saying “no” more often and I intend to keep my goal of being honest with myself and others.