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The Next Level Of Saying "No"
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Have you ever noticed how a seemingly small commitment can hijack your entire day? That's the paradox we explore in this thought-provoking episode about the hidden cost of saying yes to minor requests.
I share a personal experience that many of us will find painfully familiar – agreeing to a brief 10-minute appearance at a friend's book launch while recovering from jet lag. Despite the actual event requiring minimal time, I found myself in "waiting mode" for hours, unable to fully relax or focus on her needed recovery. This phenomenon, beautifully captured in Charles Dickens' observation that "the mere consciousness of an engagement will sometimes worry a whole day," affects us all more than we might realize.
And, as a special FREE bonus, I want to give you my "6 Journal Prompts To Coach Yourself To A Better Life In 6 Days!"
These prompts are perfect if you:
🎯 Feel lost in direction.
📉 Battle feelings of inadequacy or constant comparison.
😕 Experience restlessness.
📆 Find goal-setting or motivation challenging.
😐 Simply feel 'meh'.
Designed to dismantle obstacles, reshape your mindset, and cement unwavering confidence, these prompts are scarce gems in a sea of generic advice. 🚧🧠
Chapters
1. The Importance of Saying No (00:00:00)
2. Charles Dickens' Wisdom on Commitments (00:00:41)
3. When Small Exceptions Derail Us (00:01:44)
4. The Stronger No You Need (00:03:11)
5. Podcast Offer and Closing (00:04:38)
1264 episodes
Manage episode 485730646 series 3327267
Have you ever noticed how a seemingly small commitment can hijack your entire day? That's the paradox we explore in this thought-provoking episode about the hidden cost of saying yes to minor requests.
I share a personal experience that many of us will find painfully familiar – agreeing to a brief 10-minute appearance at a friend's book launch while recovering from jet lag. Despite the actual event requiring minimal time, I found myself in "waiting mode" for hours, unable to fully relax or focus on her needed recovery. This phenomenon, beautifully captured in Charles Dickens' observation that "the mere consciousness of an engagement will sometimes worry a whole day," affects us all more than we might realize.
And, as a special FREE bonus, I want to give you my "6 Journal Prompts To Coach Yourself To A Better Life In 6 Days!"
These prompts are perfect if you:
🎯 Feel lost in direction.
📉 Battle feelings of inadequacy or constant comparison.
😕 Experience restlessness.
📆 Find goal-setting or motivation challenging.
😐 Simply feel 'meh'.
Designed to dismantle obstacles, reshape your mindset, and cement unwavering confidence, these prompts are scarce gems in a sea of generic advice. 🚧🧠
Chapters
1. The Importance of Saying No (00:00:00)
2. Charles Dickens' Wisdom on Commitments (00:00:41)
3. When Small Exceptions Derail Us (00:01:44)
4. The Stronger No You Need (00:03:11)
5. Podcast Offer and Closing (00:04:38)
1264 episodes
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