I said no

Posted: May 3, 2012

I took advice from a fellow healthy living blogger, Lindsay (who I am going to meet this weekend!!!) and "said no."  And it felt really good.  This has been the busiest week at work for me in the last three 3 years.  I am working a ton of hours and just trying not to drown daily.  I am constantly having to reprioritize - and honestly, it's DRAINING.  For the couple of hours that I do have before I start again tomorrow, I am choosing to spend it with dear hubby.  Well, as soon as I stop typing.  See you tomorrow with the Orange Cranberry Clove Bread recipe :)

Other things I frequently say "no" to:

  • Chain letters
  • Recipe Swaps
  • Vacations with others
  • Dinners at fancy restaurants with my toddler
  • Greasy Food
  • And of course, sugary desserts

When was the last time YOU said "no" to something? 

How'd it feel?

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Comments

Submitted by V - May 3, 2012 - 9:17am

Ha! Yes, no dinners at fancy restaurants EVER with my kids. My inlaws always want to do that. 2 weeks ago we did it and S threw her plate on the floor and it broke into a million pieces... good times. :)

Submitted by JoAnna - May 3, 2012 - 9:32am

I once heard someone say that "No is a full sentence" and what good advice that is, even if I don't follow it all the time. I am constantly finding myself in situations where I look around and think "How did I get myself into this... again". It seems like I am always getting into things that I wish I had just said no to in the first place, or even wanted to say no to in the first place but didn't have the guts. It is a powerful (and necessary) word! Good for you!!

Submitted by Corrie Anne - May 3, 2012 - 11:40am

I said no to snacking last night. I've been overdoing the snacks lately!!! I'm hoping to say no to french fries on date night because I need to get back on track! :)

Submitted by Emily - May 3, 2012 - 7:08pm

I said No to joining a conference call during vacation. In the past, I might have said yes. It felt good!

Submitted by Megan Johnson - March 7, 2013 - 2:53pm

I can't remember the last time I said "No".

I say yes to everything and I get walked on, I'm fat and unhappy. I have been thinking lately that being a "Yes" person hasn't been good to me.

I think this post has helped in a small way to make me take control of myself and my life say "No" and start doing what is right for me. Not what is right for everyone else and polite.

I came across your blog from the reboot website after watching "fat, sick and nearly dead" and I'm really glad I did.

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