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Just Say No

Posted by: juff on August 28, 2007 at 1:59PM EST

Why does it always seem that when the school year starts I feel like I am spiraling out of control? I admit I am not the most organized individual but I am by no means the worst. I don't work full-time so I shouldn't complain but where do all of the hours in the day go. I substitute teach and work another part-time job but that can't possibly take up all of my time!! As I start to look at all of the volunteer jobs I have said "yes" to, I begin to see where the time goes. Why can't I "just say no"? I wonder if because I don't work full time, I somehow think I have to "earn my keep". My husband certainly doesn't make me feel this way it is all in my head. I love volunteering because I am happiest when I am doing things for other people. I guess when it comes down to it, it is all about balance. Does anyone else feel this way about their life?

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Posted by: Teri on December 10, 2007 11:42PM EST

I once tried to say "no" every other time, even if it was something I could do. It was great! People knew they could count on me, which I liked, but I didn't feel I was being bombarded. One person even thanked me for saying no, being honest, and not committing to something I would be frazzled by.

Posted by: Lily on August 31, 2007 11:22AM EST

I feel the same way, Juff! I look back to those days when my kids were at preschool until noon. There I was at noon picking them up! Now they ride their bikes to and from school and I can hardly get home to meet them by 2:40!! What is it? How did I get everything done then when they were younger and more demanding? Now I hardly can squeeze it all into a day!! Well, I didn't work part time then and I do now. I never entertained the thought of meeting someone for lunch and I do now. I didn't play tennis and I do now! The point is that we have more time to do more for ourselves now (even if it is volunteering) and in the end that makes us better moms! PS-I just said NO to a request to be the chair of a big committee and it felt great!