When someone asks for our assistance, counsel, or support, so many of us are hesitant to say "No", and if we don't consider whether answering "yes" is healthy for us, it may cause a lot of stress.
Do you frequently accept more than you can manage?
Do you tend to say "yes"?
Do you find that giving so much of yourself to others leaves you feeling mentally and emotionally spent?
Are you in unsatisfactory relationships that don't enrich your life or make you happy?
Saying "yes" to everything is a bad idea for working moms since it can generate stress and fatigue. Saying yes to everything puts you at risk for taking on too much and becoming overly dispersed. You might experience fatigue, stress, and rage as a result. Additionally, it might cause you to disregard your own requirements, such as time for relaxation and self-care.
And being a "yes" person doesn't simply entail agreeing to things in your personal or family relationships; "yes" persons frequently exhibit the same traits at work or in their employment. They take on as many tasks or projects as they can because they don't want to miss an opportunity. They accept every buddy request and invitation because they don't want to lag behind the competition.
For example, at the workplace, our boss will occasionally give diligent employees more work to complete in the hopes that this will inspire them. They do this without considering their ability to maintain the appropriate level of labor. Because people can only exert themselves so much before becoming exhausted and losing their ability to be creative and motivated, all of this typically doesn't work out. Even if you thrive under pressure, everyone has a moment at which they lose it.
Take a step back and consider what you should do if this occurs to you. Talk to those around you about it after determining what you can accomplish in a reasonable period of time or what you have time for.
Describe why taking on more work will cause you to fall short of your expectations. Change your timetable and eliminate duties you don't need to complete if you work for yourself or from home. Better yet, assign any additional tasks to the appropriate person.
Above all, exercise caution in how much you take on and the favors you provide to others. Establish priorities for the household chores and bills that must be paid immediately, and learn when to say no.
They probably understand what it's like to have too much on their plate if they need your assistance.
By developing your ability to say "no," you can prioritize your own needs and obligations. You'll feel more in control of your life and less stressed as a result.
Saying "no" just indicates that you are conscious of your own needs and limitations, not that you are nasty or selfish.
Keep in mind that saying "no" might benefit others close to you as well. If you create boundaries and utilize "no" when necessary, you can say "yes" with greater awareness and attention. Better relationships, more employment, and an overall improved sense of well-being can result from this.
Briefly put, working women must learn to say "no" and prioritize their own needs. They can reduce their stress levels, prevent burnout, and enhance their general quality of life by doing this.
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