Learn it is OK to say 'no' occasionally.

dieting, realize you cannot lose 40 pounds in one or
two months.
Or maybe you are trying to reach a goal of
obtaining a particular job position; whatever your goal
is allow sufficient time to reach your goals and realize
occasional setbacks may occur.
If you reach your goal without any delays, you will
be even happier with yourself for arriving quicker than
you planned, but don't expect it. In fact don't expect
anything; expectations and reality are often two
entirely different things.
16. Learn it is OK to say 'no' occasionally. Often,
many of us feel we have to say 'yes' to everyone, every
time we are asked for help and feel that we must
respond in a positive fashion. But, remember, you
cannot be all things to all people. You must first meet
your own needs before you can truly give others what
they need while at the same time keeping yourself
happy.
17. You do not have to do everything your family,
friends, and others ask. Of course you can help others,
but first make sure you have done what is necessary to
take care of yourself.
18. Make time for yourself, your number one priority;
once your own needs are met you will find you have
more time for others. And you may find more pleasure
in helping others when you don't feel that you must
always put others needs before your own.
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