Mindful Monday: Just Because You Can

The start of a new year is often coupled with reflecting on lessons learned from the past year and resolutions of what you would like different for the new year. 

While I'm not big on resolutions, I absolutely believe in the power of reflection and learning from our experiences. 

With that thought, I am closing out 2021 with two glaring lessons learned.

     You can't do it all. So...make time for what is important. 

The quote, "Just because you can, doesn't mean you should," speaks volumes to me. How often are we guilty of over committing or saying yes more than we'd like, only to make ourselves miserable? And let's face it, by saying yes to less desirable tasks, we're basically saying no to things we'd rather be doing.  

So with that thought, don't be afraid of saying no. And when no isn't an option, ask for help: help from your teammates, from colleagues down the hall or help from your spouse and loved ones. Kaci Nicole speaks to the benefit of allowing others to help you. (Read her full post here.) She says: 

1) You feel more known and supported

2) They experience the joy of helping

3) Together, you are even better

Others are happy to help, if only we get out of our own way and simply ask. Not to mention, we all bring different strengths and talents to the table. Let others help you shine in areas you may not excel in. And make sure your yeses match what is important to you, whether it be more time with loved ones, quiet time to yourself, or time spent doing what you love. 

Here's to a year where we say yes and mean it, where our time and priorities align, and we lean on each other for support and help. Because at the end of the day, we are better together.