Stop feeling compelled
By the false since if kindness
To say yes
Saying yes to multiple things
That you don’t really want to do
Is not really kind to anyone
Especially you
It builds subtle resentment
And internal disappointment
Drains your energy and
Steals valuable moments
You could be investing in your
Longevity and overall well-being
Learn to say “No.”
If saying no to an invitation
Is too difficult for you
Try saying something like
“I don’t think so, but if that changes, I’ll let you know.”
It’s okay to protect your time
One of your most
Precious possessions
Stop giving it away
To persons, events, activities
That you don’t fully enjoy
Look, if an invitation is something
You truly want to do
Then do it
But if it’s not
Then don’t be afraid to decline
Learn to invest your time
In things that lift you up
Cause you to smile
Feel relaxed
Loved
Maybe even
Luxuriously pampered
E.A. Fussell
10.27.2020
E. A. Fussell 