We ultimately become what we habitually do. If your daily habits aren’t moving you forward, they are holding you back. Here are four widespread examples of the latter that often drain people of their true potential, day after day, and some strategies for turning things around if you’re currently stuck in that cycle…We all have ongoing opportunities and obligations, but a healthy and productive routine can only be found in the long run by properly managing your yeses.
And yes, sometimes you have to say “no” to really good opportunities and obligations. You can’t always be agreeable — that’s how people take advantage of you.
And that’s how you end up taking advantage of yourself too. You have to set clear boundaries!You might have to say no to certain favors, work projects, community associations, volunteer groups… coaching your kid’s sports teams, or some other seemingly worthwhile activity.
I know what you’re thinking: it seems unfair to say no when these are very worthwhile things to do — it pains you to say no!
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