This is a touchy subject for many, myself included. Societal pressures have wired many of us to be "yes" folks. Those of us that are natural empathy, tend to do this overly abundantly. Whenever we are asked to do for others, be it work, a friend or a family member, we are compelled to say yes at any cost. In turn, we tend to say no to ourselves fearing it being considered selfish, especially when a yes to ourselves comes at the perceived cost of an outward "no." Sociermty seemingly applauds exhaustion and burnout, while vilifying self-care. We NEED to say yes to ourselves and no to others more often than we do. One of the hardest things to remember is that we cannot pour from an empty cup. Establish boundaries, use your sick days, buy that smoothie, take that free yoga class....
DO YOU. No one else can or will.
