Calling all people pleasers, recovering perfectionists and self-made superheroes. Today’s post is for you. Made by...you.
My ability to show up fully as a coach and strategist requires that I continuously regulate whether I am at my best both emotionally and mentally. And when I’m off, I can’t serve my community. I can’t serve you.
Sounds great Whitney, but ummm, how do you know what to stop doing?
Yea, and uh, what about those of us who hate saying no? Can you teach us how to maybe, just stop saying yes to everything?
Yea, and uh, what about those of us who hate saying no?
I gotchu! And, yes I can.
Remember these key words
Automate, Delegate and Eliminate
Automate
Delegate
Eliminate
Wait!
Don’t forget about those of us who want to stop saying yes.
Oh yes, love, I’ve not forgotten about you.
Once your to-do list is clean, maintain it by starting to say no more often when asked to add something to your plate. Make it a habit to never say yes right away. Instead, tell people (or yourself) that you have to check your schedule. Then really do it. Look at your schedule and look at your goals. Then determine the benefits and drawbacks of adding that specific task or opportunity to your life. Collaborations are an excellent example of when to do this. If the timing helps you advance your goals, you can say yes; if it doesn’t do anything to move you forward and only adds stress to your life, say no.
Point. Blank. Period.
This is what it means to preserve your energy and eliminate what doesn’t serve you.