Half of the troubles of this life can be traced to saying yes too quickly and not saying no soon enough.
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“Half of the troubles of this life can be traced to saying yes too quickly and not saying no soon enough.”
JOSH BILLINGS
You need to learn when to say both “yes” and “no.”
Say “yes” to new experiences and opportunities. This doesn’t mean agreeing to every request anyone makes of you, but saying yes to things you find valuable, even when they intimidate you.
Saying “no” is as important as saying yes. Saying no is the only way to keep enough room in your life f...
Feelings of Resentment
When you continue to say yes to things that would be better addressed with a no, you might start to feel angry or resentful. It may seem as if others are taking advantage of you or that you are being expected to give too much.
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