Today’s kindness through self care tip is to learn to say NO. Saying NO is a full sentence. You don’t need to justify your decision or feel guilt about it.
Do you say yes to someone or something then regret it or feel resentful afterwards?
Do you say yes to everyone and then have a full plate in your hands then feel burnt out?
Many of us find it challenging to set limits, create boundaries and learn to say no when we really don’t want to. We feel obligated to say yes because we don’t want to disappoint others, but ultimately by overextending, we’re disappointing ourselves, which is a disservice to our own wellbeing. Don’t overbook yourself. Instead use solitude time to provide some self care instead.
To avoid these pitfalls, practice saying NO to someone or something that is not worthy of your attention today. If it’s too much to do, then tell the person you will think about it and get back to them by a certain time. Use that time to reflect upon the benefits and drawbacks to doing it, then agree only if they are beneficial to you as well. It may feel uncomfortable the first few times you say it to someone, but it does get easier.
Remember every time you say NO to someone else, you’re saying YES to yourself! Good luck! 
Thx (A)Mina
