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I Did Something Absolutely Crazy Today
I should have probably done it years ago
She asked, “Can you whip up something real quick for me for a client?” Then laughingly added, “You usually pull essays out of your ass.” Was that a compliment?
Normally, I’d say, “Sure, no problem,” regardless of how busy I was. Mind you, this person wasn’t going to compensate me. They did not even say thanks half the time — they just took me for granted.
You know the type.
But today, instead of being an asshat, I politely said, “No. I don’t have the time to do that right now.”
I didn’t feel guilty.
I didn’t explain.
And guess what?
The world did not end.
I did not self-combust.
I felt lighter.
Do you struggle to say no? Try it sometime.
Like forgiveness, boundaries are for YOU. Not THEM.
Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles ❤ Did you smile today?
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