As the busy holiday season approaches, this may be a good idea to try for a month. Saying ‘no’ to anything that drains your energy. Living in a state of drained energy can lower our immune and certainly our spirit. This, of course, does not include calling in to work. Too many of those days and you could create a different kind of stress for yourself. What we are talking about here is making sure you set boundaries and give yourself enough time to rest and recharge. It also includes saying ‘yes’ to yourself and things that help you and your energy. That is just as important.
You may think that taking time to stay home and enjoy a cup of coffee and a good book is being selfish. It is not. If that will allow you to spend time in a crowded store during the holidays without snapping at your fellow shoppers, it is certainly worth it. If taking an extra hour of sleep will help you stay healthy enough to enjoy the holidays with those you love, feel free to say ‘yes’ to that. It may mean having to say ‘no’ to other social obligations that people may try to guilt you into partaking in. This month, give yourself permission to say both ‘yes’ and ‘no’.
