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I used to say yes to everything.
I used to say yes to everything.
It felt easier than disappointing people.
It felt easier than disappointing people.
But my inbox grew long and heavy.
But my inbox grew long and heavy.
Today I wrote a short reply.
Today I wrote a short reply.
It said no, kindly and clearly.
It said no, kindly and clearly.
I offered a small help instead.
I offered a small help instead.
The sender thanked me for honesty.
The sender thanked me for honesty.
I felt lighter after pressing send.
I felt lighter after pressing send.
Saying no is not rejecting the person.
Saying no is not rejecting the person.
It is protecting my time and energy.
It is protecting my time and energy.
A clear no can be a gift.
A clear no can be a gift.
It leaves room for a real yes.
It leaves room for a real yes.
The Kind No
by @caleb04