Umm… that’s a good question—how often do I say no to things that interfere with my goals? The honest answer? Not as often as I should. I’ve never been great at saying no, but I’m working on it.

One of my goals is to set clearer boundaries and say no when something doesn’t sit right with me. Whether it’s something I don’t want to do, something I feel isn’t right, or something that interferes with what I want to achieve, I’m learning that saying no is not a bad thing. It’s actually a form of self-care.

It’s not easy, though. I’ve always been the type of person who doesn’t want to let others down. I don’t like disappointing people, and sometimes that means agreeing to things even when I don’t really want to. But I’m realizing that every time I say yes to something that doesn’t align with my goals, I’m saying no to myself.

So, I’m trying to be better. It’s a work in progress, but I know that setting boundaries will help me stay true to what I really want in life.

Daily writing prompt

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

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