Just say no!

I have, for the most part, always been a "yes" person. I say yes to friends that need favors. I say yes to helping with projects in any way I can. Most recently, I've been saying yes to co-workers that need "covering" at events, an extra hand, or want to attend their childrens' events. March has been one of the busiest months of my life because of it.

As a side note, I'd like to address the topic of childless people. We have freedom. We don't have to ruxh off to sprts events or dance recitals or to nurse a sick kid. It's SUPPOSED to be a luxury o not have children. I have noticed that people that have kids take advantage of those that don't in the workplace. Parents cut out early to pick up their kids from school or come in late because their kid spilld Cheerios all over the place. While I'm sympathetic AND I strongly believe that family is #1, don't take advantage of us. It's not fair.

*deep breath* okay, back to my new (or should I say 'no' me)

First, I am way behind on working on things at home. We have a massive garage sale coming up and things need to be done for that. I have several stacks of paper on my desk at home that need to be filed. Laundry piles are in my bedroom and bathroom because I have no time to clean my clothes. Weekends are filled with trying to catch up on sleep and cleaning.

I don't go out. Even if I did, most of the people I socialize with are at work. When a rare chance to relax pops up, my mind won't turn off. I keep thinking of the endless list of things to do and keep adding to it. I don't even see my boyfriend very often anymore! I feel so disoriented in my own life!

So, NO MORE! I have to start saying no. NO, I can't help you with this last minute project you didn't have the sense to prepare for. NO, I can't cover for you because you have the sniffles. NO, I'm not dealing with something for you because you're sick of doing it yourself. Be an adult and just do it. Stop relying on me!