tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post1593291842100184759..comments2024-01-08T00:51:30.080-05:00Comments on Write Now: The Importance of Saying NoKaren Langehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-87052416754709295162018-03-24T20:12:47.783-04:002018-03-24T20:12:47.783-04:00Susan,
Thanks so much. Glad it resonated with you....Susan,<br />Thanks so much. Glad it resonated with you. We really do need to put those priorities first, don't we? :)<br /><br />Lynn,<br />I've not read his books but have heard they're good. May have to check this one out. Thanks so much. And yes, this is so true - we are no good when are boundaries aren't right. :)<br /><br />Cecelia,<br />Thank you. Glad it rang true with you. We aren't any good to anyone, or God, if we're worn out and frazzled. :)<br /><br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-41270118160870952332018-03-19T15:29:20.228-04:002018-03-19T15:29:20.228-04:00Excellent thoughts. We run the risk of losing out ...Excellent thoughts. We run the risk of losing out energy and becoming ill when we don't learn to say, "No." One of the worse spells of a sinus infection came after I ran myself ragged during the month of December. <br />quietspirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086016141181470311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-58051300428917301692018-03-15T10:41:10.070-04:002018-03-15T10:41:10.070-04:00Great list on how to be okay with our 'no.'...Great list on how to be okay with our 'no.' I can't think of anything to add! Dr. Henry Cloud's study and book Boundaries is a resource I'll point people to for help on boundaries. We are no good to God, others, or ourselves when we don't have godly boundaries. Lynn J Simpsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04573498994019644656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-69420625865836966692018-03-14T15:39:29.268-04:002018-03-14T15:39:29.268-04:00That was a good post, Karen. Making lists helps m...That was a good post, Karen. Making lists helps me set my time and priorities. I can have the same things to do listed in my head, but when I write them down, they are definitely more likely to get done. I've definitely improved on saying "no," whereas, in the past, a "yes" would slip from my lips. Now I think, "first things first" and go on from there. If it's time to take care of myself in some way, I do that, too, because if we are not good for ourselves, we won't be much good for anyone else. By the way, thanks for stopping by today. It's always a pleasure to see you have visited!<br /><br />Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12358462881287190635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-63951757216985895712018-03-14T15:00:26.240-04:002018-03-14T15:00:26.240-04:00Victor,
Thank you, and you're welcome. Appreci...Victor,<br />Thank you, and you're welcome. Appreciate you stopping by.<br /><br />Lisa,<br />Thanks so much. Glad this hit the mark with you. And thanks for the award! Will hop over shortly.<br /><br />Happy writing,<br />Karen<br /><br />Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-68492440888502951452018-03-14T13:48:42.637-04:002018-03-14T13:48:42.637-04:00Saying "no" is a gift I've acquired ...Saying "no" is a gift I've acquired with age, and even now I don't always say "no" when I should. Your post is spot-on, Karen, and you've given great advice. I especially like your point that we shouldn't answer immediately but take time to consider. That alone would probably eliminate many of the times I didn't say no when I should have.<br /><br />One thing I hope you won't have to say "no to---you're one of my nominees for the Sunshine Blogger Award. The info is on my blog. I'll certainly understand if you opt not to participate! :)Lisa Ricard Clarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15014582949326182166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-40754057641481313422018-03-14T12:24:06.162-04:002018-03-14T12:24:06.162-04:00Good advice. Thanx.
God bless.Good advice. Thanx.<br /><br />God bless.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-43460497613317499292018-03-13T21:15:03.501-04:002018-03-13T21:15:03.501-04:00Martha,
Glad this resonates with you. We learn so ...Martha,<br />Glad this resonates with you. We learn so much on this journey, don't we? Blessings to you as well. :)<br /><br />Holly,<br />Glad that you don't struggle with this. That's a good point about resenting others. Been there, done that. No more though. :) <br /><br />Diane,<br />I hear you. :) It's a tough call sometimes, isn't it? <br /><br />Lee,<br />I'm glad it was timely for you. It can be a challenge to say no, but I'm with you, sanity and peace win out! :)<br /><br />Linda,<br />Somehow I imagined you'd be good at saying no! lol That's such a positive trait, for sure. :)<br /><br />Jess,<br />I get better every year too. Age, wisdom, experience, it all helps us get where we need to be. :) Thanks for passing this along!<br /><br />Hilary,<br />It is indeed! And we're better for it, i'm thinking. :) Adapting and balancing, yes - we'll get there. :)<br /><br />Happy writing,<br />Karen<br />Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-67500867729815075412018-03-13T12:53:58.226-04:002018-03-13T12:53:58.226-04:00Hi Karen - it's something learnt isn't it ...Hi Karen - it's something learnt isn't it ... I'm fairly good at saying 'no' - yet the godchildren said you always think of others first ... so I still need to adapt a bit. But I do say 'no' ... excellent post for so many of us - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-79625207551410384942018-03-13T11:20:59.231-04:002018-03-13T11:20:59.231-04:00I am pretty good at saying no now (I get better ev...I am pretty good at saying no now (I get better every year). I am trying to help my co-author say no more. She has a problem saying no- so I am going to have her come and read your post. Very helpful! Thanks for sharing. :) <br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-49053820758384566962018-03-12T15:39:31.218-04:002018-03-12T15:39:31.218-04:00I don't have a problem with saying NO. Your la...I don't have a problem with saying NO. Your last thought, saying no gives you the opportunity to say yes at the right time, is so true. Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-15849514136633161082018-03-12T14:34:00.832-04:002018-03-12T14:34:00.832-04:00This was very appropriate for me today. I had to s...This was very appropriate for me today. I had to say no to an opportunity just last week. It was hard to do, but I knew if I took on the obligation, I'd be a basket case by today. As it is I'm sane and fairly productive. cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-7904398039777454452018-03-12T13:50:42.095-04:002018-03-12T13:50:42.095-04:00I struggle to say no because it might be an opport...I struggle to say no because it might be an opportunity that leads to more.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-53001363880363414502018-03-12T12:06:18.433-04:002018-03-12T12:06:18.433-04:00I can say no. I learned that early, which is fortu...I can say no. I learned that early, which is fortunate. Saying yes to everything, spreads us thin and then we can't do a good job or have a good time doing anything. And then, we begin to resent people. And that is sad and not a healthy way to live. H. R. Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06715450637785127208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-37290601314771675302018-03-12T11:58:51.331-04:002018-03-12T11:58:51.331-04:00I used to have problems saying no, but not any mor...I used to have problems saying no, but not any more! I do weigh all the things you mention here, Karen, before making a final decision. You're so correct in saying we can't get back the time we spend doing anything; that should really make folks think twice before blurting out a yes.<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-64846409389925038102018-03-12T08:22:24.828-04:002018-03-12T08:22:24.828-04:00Keith,
I think most of us do in one way or another...Keith,<br />I think most of us do in one way or another. Experience teaches us a lot, doesn't it? :) <br /><br />Natalie,<br />I hear you. I liken it to all the charities out there; you can't give to all of them so you make good decisions and help a few. :)<br /><br />Alex,<br />That's one benefit to getting older, right? :) Yes, that's a good point. No need to crush anyone's feelings. Kindness and tact go a long way. <br /><br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-16738389234845723302018-03-12T08:07:27.634-04:002018-03-12T08:07:27.634-04:00Age definitely has taught me to say no. Sometimes ...Age definitely has taught me to say no. Sometimes I know it's no but I wait a little to give an answer, just so it doesn't hurt someone's feelings.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-74346103132241847042018-03-12T07:41:58.046-04:002018-03-12T07:41:58.046-04:00I'm learning that I can't volunteer for ev...I'm learning that I can't volunteer for everything, and I want more balance in life. I need to learn to say no more too.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-73324702185499260382018-03-12T07:09:18.060-04:002018-03-12T07:09:18.060-04:00Something I still struggle with...but I have gotte...Something I still struggle with...but I have gotten a lot betterOptimistic Existentialisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507986337866049924noreply@blogger.com