Comments on: How to Know When Enough is Enough (Fragmented Fridays)

By: Nancy

Nancy — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 12:37:00 +0000

I don’t know how I missed this last week! Saying no has been a problem for me all my life and has gotten me into a lot of stuff I really didn’t want to do, so didn’t put my heart into and everyone involved may have ended up wishing I’d say no! I’m working hard on it this year!!!

By: LL Cool Joe

LL Cool Joe — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 23:08:00 +0000

I’m pretty good at saying no actually. I have a cut off point and then say nope that’s it. If I spread myself too thinly I do everything badly anyway. But it takes a while to get to this point I think. I can suffer from depression, and if I get overloaded with stuff I cant handle it all either. You have to learn to look after yourself too. 🙂

By: Mrs4444

Mrs4444 — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 21:43:00 +0000

When it’s not fun, I’m done. I just said no to working the concessions the stadium this year; the new concession managing company is requiring all volunteers to attend a 4-hour training. NO.

By: unknownmami

unknownmami — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 21:41:00 +0000

In reply to Wayne. Oh, you are officially worse than I am!

By: Wayne

Wayne — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 21:33:00 +0000

I am terrible at saying no too. I just volunteered to help out someone today at work even though I am supposed to be on sabbatical. I agreed to teach a summer course just because I thought it would be a great opportunity for the students…

By: Teems

Teems — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 19:38:00 +0000

Great post. I think my problem is that I am so picky and concerned about time that I actually waste time passing up a good opportunity or thinking too much.

By: unknownmami

unknownmami — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 19:31:00 +0000

In reply to Bekah Wolf Doak. Just when I think I've achieved balance, I throw myself off again.

By: Bekah Wolf Doak

Bekah Wolf Doak — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 18:50:00 +0000

I don’t think anyone has the answer to “when is enough, enough?”. The most important thing is to keep seeking that balance!

By: lisleman

lisleman — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 17:39:00 +0000

In reply to unknownmami. Occasional a few synapses fire off with insight instead of within sight.

By: unknownmami

unknownmami — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:49:00 +0000

In reply to Betty. The worst is when I'm so tired at night, but I can't get my brain to relax. Not good.

By: unknownmami

unknownmami — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:48:00 +0000

In reply to lisleman. Look at you being all wise and stuff. Love this insight, so spot on.

By: Betty

Betty — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:47:00 +0000

I feel stressed must of the time because I don’t know how to relax!! At least we are conscious of the fact. Sigh.

By: lisleman

lisleman — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:22:00 +0000

I’m sure glad your fortune cookie didn’t read “just say no”. Yes and no choices are frustrating but having no choice is devastating.

By: deborahpucci

deborahpucci — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:02:00 +0000

I like that “saying yes to yourself.”

By: Jeanie

Jeanie — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:35:00 +0000

I think the value of time becomes more apparent to us as we get older. You are very wise to be thinking about the value of yours at a young age.

By: Eva Gallant

Eva Gallant — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:21:00 +0000

At the age of 67, I’m acutely aware of the scarcity of time….I feel like it’s running out far too quickly!

By: panamamama

panamamama — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Such a hard thing. I am learning to say “no.” At least I pretend I’m learning to say “no!”