I’m a “Yes” Person

Do I worry what others think? Yes. Should I? No, of course not. (Or at least not too much.)

Do I often say “yes” when in a position others say “no” because the situation gets awkward? Yes.

Do I mistake a simple glance in my direction as a soul-piercing stare when someone asks, “Can you help out with this?” Yes.

Wanting to please others is nice, but sacrificing yourself and your needs is not ok. Keep a polite voice.

We all know that we should surround ourselves with like-minded individuals. But what happens when we find ourselves in a group that we didn’t choose for ourselves? Navigating life situations can test us in so many ways. How will we emerge from those tests? Will the lessons make us bitter? Will we become stronger? Will we discover something in ourselves we didn’t understand before?

I think it took me turning 40 to start settling into who I am. I’m finally realizing I’m an adult, even after being married with 2 children for the last 10+ years. There’s a big difference between being a legal adult and acting/feeling like one.

After moving to a new location and starting fresh, I’m slowly building the foundation of the newest me. A new me who says “yes” to what makes ME happy, not just what I think others expect. Helping to make others around me happy is wonderful; learning to make myself happy is a necessity.

No more guilt-driven “yes” responses.