Learn to say no to avoid overwhelm from "summary" of Focus by Leo Babauta
When we say yes to every request, every opportunity, every project, we are saying no to focus. We are saying no to the ability to do a great job on any of these things, because we're spreading ourselves too thin. We are saying no to the time to truly focus on what's important, what will make the biggest difference in our lives. We are saying no to the ability to do meaningful work, to have time for solitude and reflection, to spend time with loved ones. Saying yes to everything means we are saying no to the things that truly matter. Learning to say no is a critical skill for focus. It's a way of setting boundaries, of acknowledging that we can't do everything, that we have limits. It's a way of making space for what truly matters, for what will truly make a difference in our lives. Saying no is a way of honoring our priorities, of giving ourselves the time and space to do good work, to be present with the people we care about, to take care of ourselves. But saying no is hard. It's hard because we want to be helpful, to be seen as capable and competent, to be liked. We want to be the person who can do it all, ...
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