October Shoutout: Let's Talk About Saying NO!

OCTOBER SHOUTOUT
LET'S TALK ABOUT SAYING NO!

REALLY SUCCESSFUL REASONS TO START SAYING NO
 
Saying no consistently and confidently to things that you don’t want to do is imperative, not just for time management, but also for life balance. My theory is loud and proud! Say it loud and mean it—no guilt allowed because success will surely follow!
 
Saying No Will Lead to Success In:
Your Day: Wanna make sure you get that morning walk in? Gotta say NO to the early morning meeting!
Your Business Ventures: Wanna build your team and keep scaling? Gotta say NO to the low-level work and DELEGATE (there’s another shoutout coming on this).
Your Relationships: Wanna make sure you are able to have time with friends, time for your partner? Gotta say NO to that late meeting (and find another time that works for YOUR schedule).
Your Work/Life Balance: Wanna have time for meal planning, food prep, and getting to bed on time? Gotta say NO to anything that doesn’t fit into the big picture for you!
Your Happiness: Saying NO to one thing opens up space to say YES to something that brings you more joy!

So, How Do You Say No When You Are Used to Saying Yes?
It starts by setting boundaries. How do you set clear & strong boundaries? Luckily, I’ve created a free worksheet to help you figure it out (download below). 
 
I know deciding what you will allow vs. not allow can seem daunting.  However, if you understand your Core Four Values it becomes easier to determine what goes in your Yes, I Allow column vs. No, I Do Not Allow.
 
Yet, don't get me wrong. It doesn’t mean you only do what you love. There will still be some gray areas of things you will “tolerate.”  Even so, you will definitely feel more in control of your day—and life!

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My Latest Article
Making Your Workday Work for You
 
This month, my Independent article focuses on tips for reengineering your workday for maximum performance. Believe it or not, step one usually means saying, "No!" From saying no to old habits to saying no to a 9-to-5 schedule that isn't serving you, you have the power to start controlling how your workday unfolds in order for you to be most successful. Be sure to read the article. There you'll be able to think through and answer my 5 Questions to Help You Reengineer Your Day! 

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What I'm Listening To
The Daily Stoic Podcast 
  
My husband Steve is a Daily Stoic guy and lives his life in alignment with the philosophies and teachings of this daily wisdom. His enthusiasm turned me onto this podcast. I like that it’s short, powerful and succinct! 
 
Have a listen and let me know what you think.

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What I've Found Useful
Amazon Alternatives
 
I know Amazon is convenient; however, it does make me miss the opportunity to support small businesses. That's why I love this article full of Amazon alternatives that allow me to shop from home, but still support startups, entrepreneurs, and independent artisans and makers. 
 
Do you have a small business you love supporting online? If so, I'd love to learn about other alternatives.

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