The Power of No: Visions and Things Vol. 7

Saying no is not a major problem that I have with others. However, yall know how I always say "there are levels to everything"? Recently, I had a conversation with a friend who helped me realize that all the things that I've been trying to do to put myself first, need to be applied in other places of my life. MY JOB comes first. My job is my top priority. My job is sucking the life out of me. My babies are the cutest little people I know, but I have to start telling them no. Not to them, but to how much time and other sacrifices I make for them. 

Also, I'm not saying no enough to myself. I don't have a single (real) problem that doesn't go back to a decision I've made.

"Expect a change, love the transformation" those are words for me!! I can't make anything better for myself if I'm not changing anything. And I can't continue to be mad at what I don't have if I'm allowing myself to be defeated after every setback. I have to have higher expectations for myself. It's more than just attitude, it's action. 

This is my reminder to say no to my job, no to myself, make necessary sacrifices, and smile through it all because I'm going to be okay.