Learning How to Say 'No'

I have to learn how to say no to people and things when it is not benefiting me. I have been in so many situations where I would say yes to things when I really felt like saying no. I have become a people-pleaser and I have started to stress myself out because I have not used the word 'no' often enough. Life would be so much better for me if I learned how to use that word in few areas of my life. I had a male friend who would say 'no' whenever I asked him for something but, when he asked me for something, I would always say 'yes'. I have always tried to go above and beyond for people even when they do not do the same for me. I also have a tendency to be a better friend to my friends than they are to me. I have decided some time ago to fully take control of my life and allow myself the right to say 'no' to people and things. I have been the 'yes' person long enough and now-it is time for change. Now is the best time to make changes in your life now that the Spring Season is here!!! Evaluate your life and make a list on what you would like to keep in your life and what you would like to dismiss from your life and then make plans to make it happen. I am working on a Motivational Book and I want to include a portion of the Book to be about being in control of your life and to make decisions that work best for you and not other people. I have so much to say about that subject that it may be a book by itself. My goal is to inspire you to be the Best that you can be in your everyday life but, make sure that you are living your life the way that you see fit to live it!! Stay in tune with where you are heading in your life and know that you are making the right decisions to accommodate your life and lifestyle. It think it is vital that at this point in life, you have to be clear about what makes you happy and content with your life. Stop thinking about saving face and not appearing to be mean to people when you say 'No'. Just say no and you will find your life to be much easier and less stressful than ever!! Until Next Time, Carmen