You might have heard a zillion times from family and friends about the importance of saying no to people. However, it is also imperative to say no to yourself sometimes.
1. Trying to do all work yourself will not take you anywhere . You should learn to say no to yourself and give others the chance to help you. You might have a vision for what you do and feel the urge to do every work on your own. You have certain expectations. However, giving others a chance will not only ease off your burden, but will give others a chance to take ownership. It might be hard for you to let go and start to assign tasks. But it is important to say no to yourself. There is a limit to how much you can do.
The most successful people know how to share work. Outsource whatever work you can. That doesn't mean you make the other person overwork and you sit back and relax. You give the person the due credit and get it done. Don't get down doing everything when you know the other person can do it for you.
2. You should learn to say no to certain materialistic things to embrace life's little pleasures as well rather than holding out for big ones. Instead of saying yes and compromising on your values, go for smallest pleasures like playing in the rain that can raise your happiness quotient significantly.
A study conducted over the course of 75 years from Harvard on the secret to happiness says that happiness is nothing but love. In 2012, their findings were published in a book by Harvard psychiatrist George Vaillant. The study began in 1938 and followed 268 Harvard undergraduate men who came from all walks of life. For decades, researchers tracked a range of factors in the men's lives, including intelligence levels, alcohol intake, relationships, and income. It was finally concluded that happiness lies in things money can't buy.
3. It is also important to say no to your negative thoughts and grudges. Holding onto to the past or your latest mistake will only serve to slow people down. Successful people are not anchored by the past. They learn from it fast and move on to a bigger challenge. They don't dwell on hurtful events or situations, which can lead to grudges filled with resentment and vengeance. That is the reason they don't end up being swallowed up by their own bitterness.
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