Tag: saying no

  • Create <<< Keep

    Feeling overwhelmed by all thats surrounds you? Do you think you took a bite too big than you could chew off? It is only wise to build what one can manage, only create as much as you can keep up!

    In other words learn to say No. By saying Yes to all things coming your way, you end up doing more harm than good to yourself. Drowning in the self-invited pressure of keeping up with the various commitments you made. By being discernful, you respect your time, guard your space and can eventually have a more efficient headspace.

    Another way to look at this is that guarding your calm requires doing things at your own terms. If you are not chasing conventional goals then why keep conventional ways. It is essential that you build systems and processes that can help manage your path to success. Orthodox ways equals othrodox results, perfect formula unless that’s not what you were hoping for.

    Anything you build requires maintainance. Anything created requires sustenance. Hence use your energies wisely and be picky. Prioritise relentlessly and ask yourself is this for the long haul? Would I be able to commit to it for a lifetime? Does it add or subtract value from my being? Only then should you expand your horizons. For example a pet is cute to see, but behind all that cuteness is tons of upkeep. Buying the latest fad is easy but piling it up is quite unwise. Aspire to adopt a certain lifestyle, great and do pause to double check your priorities. The thumb rule is if your can’t maintain, don’t get. Leave alone hoard time or resources in that direction.

  • Protect Your Energy

    Ever found yourself sucked into problems not your own, plans driven by others, subscriptions you never wanted to land at your doorstep? Happens to all of us, even the ones who gaurd their boundaries superbly well. Step back, review and plan. Is your time at your disposal? Are you letting people and their voices creep into your mindspace? Are the interactions fuelling you with energy or gnawing away your productive time?

    Guarding yourself, first.

    Reviewed – well done. What next, cut the umbilical cord? Yes but only in fantasy world because the real world is small village and you’ll soon be left alone if you keep closing doors on people.

    Maintain a soft exterior. Smile more often. Make eye contact on jokes. Connect in more generic ways. Appear welcoming and warm. Turn your kindness into your strength. Stay polite but firm on your ground when it comes to saying yes.

    Remain tough on the inside. Keep your emotional resilience high. Let your quiet confidence boost your self esteem. Keep your inner circle selective. Stay emotionally available to those who truly deserve.

    In short don’t burn bridges but don’t let the flames leave holes on your inner peace as well.