For years I said yes to everything, then wondered why I felt tired. Saying no is not unkind; it is a way of protecting the things you truly care about.
I now keep a short list of what matters most this year. When a request does not fit, I thank the person warmly and decline without a long explanation.
Every no makes room for a more wholehearted yes.
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