Yes adds stress, but no makes life go slow.
Think about all the times in life you were stressed because you turned down an opportunity. The stress of never having that kid, of never working for that jerk, of the relationship that never was. Maybe some nos add stress (like turning down a well earned vacation), but "yes" is the one that more often gets us in trouble.
Load up on yeses too often and you end up with too many responsibilities without the time to do them.
"No" is anti-stress. It's uninvolved, not a willing participant. It's not always the right answer, but it's a good default when you have more opportunities than time.
Saying "No" gives you more time to work on the things that matter. You can only do about 5 things in your life, so turning down the wrong opportunities is crucial.
'Yes" is good for spontaneity, friends, loved ones, fun. But peace only comes from a piece of "No".
Think about all the times in life you were stressed because you turned down an opportunity. The stress of never having that kid, of never working for that jerk, of the relationship that never was. Maybe some nos add stress (like turning down a well earned vacation), but "yes" is the one that more often gets us in trouble.
Load up on yeses too often and you end up with too many responsibilities without the time to do them.
"No" is anti-stress. It's uninvolved, not a willing participant. It's not always the right answer, but it's a good default when you have more opportunities than time.
Saying "No" gives you more time to work on the things that matter. You can only do about 5 things in your life, so turning down the wrong opportunities is crucial.
'Yes" is good for spontaneity, friends, loved ones, fun. But peace only comes from a piece of "No".