To the Girl Who Always Says "Yes"
Stop.
Stop stretching yourself so thin.
Stop bending over backwards for every person.
Stop saying, "yes," ALL. THE. TIME.
You do not have to always do everything. Your life does not revolve around the wants and needs of other people. I get it; you have a variety of passions that you want to pursue. You want to play a sport, join twenty clubs, volunteer on the weekends, have a job, and have a social life. The truth of the matter is that you cannot do every single activity you want without exhausting yourself. You have to pick and choose your battles. Stop saying yes to every favor you're asked, every club you're asked to join, and every shift you're asked to cover. You are not obligated to say yes all the time. Sometimes, you need time to yourself, and that is perfectly okay. I know it is difficult, but sometimes you need to...
Say no!
It is perfectly acceptable to turn people down if you do not have time for them. It is also okay to just say no if you do not feel like doing something; you don't always need another excuse. To add on to that, people in your life should respect that you have other duties and obligations in your life that need attending to; do not surround yourself with people that make you feel guilty for taking care of yourself. As a "yes" girl, I know you always put yourself on the back burner. You need to put yourself first at times. Sometimes, that will mean saying "no" or canceling plans, and that is okay. Do not get mad at yourself or feel guilty for making yourself a priority. After all, this is your life, not anyone else's. So, stand up for yourself, and stand your ground.
