Time to say "No"
York Zucchi
33 years of starting & growing projects around the world. Sustainability│Innovation│Entrepreneurship
No. No. No.
Say "no" to more things in life. Not every door needs to be walked through. Not every article needs to be read. Not every person needs to be replied to (though always remember to be kind to everyone). Not every idea needs to be pursued (but do keep a note of your ideas in a digital notebook for later). Not every feature needs to be added now. Not every post needs to be popular. Not every event in your life needs to be amazing. Not every hour needs to show great progress. Not every piece of advice needs to be considered. No to friends that make you feel you need to pretend to be succesful. Not every post of ours needs to be reacted to (unless you really really want to... :-)
Seriously though: invite 'less' in your life.
Less things to look after. Less possessions. Less bigger houses or cars. Fewer devices. Fewer apps. Less "things" you keep just in case. Fewer trivial connections. Invite downsizing irrespective of what others think of you. Welcome living under your means. Be proud of being careful with money. Spend less time spending and more time investing. Do write a diary, even if only 15 mins a day. Less people that make you feel you need to show off.
Invite more silent moments. Welcome more uncertainty. Less manic rushing around in every direction. More meaningful connections. More focus and attention.
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And be kind to yourself.?
But be warned: in that 'lessness' you will suddenly stop being wildly distracted and too busy and will start taking stock of your life... you will start having to spend time with yourself, learning what is really important in your life. What matters. What you really need. You might even start wondering what you've achieved. Even start judging yourself. That's ok. But don't be too harsh on yourself.?
Invite the quiet times in your life. The agenda-less walks with someone. The random conversation with someone on the street. Allow yourself to ask more and speak less. To be happy with insecurity and uncertainty. To think more. To expand your horizons. Take than online course. Do that workshop with your partner. Do share your fears with a friendly shoulder. Feel vulnerable. It's ok.?
We live in a world that works very hard at creating the impression that we need more. More will exhaust you: financially and emotionally.?
Less is more.?
Welcome to simplicity.
Industrial Psychologist and Higher Education Management Specialist
2 年Where was this photo taken? Puglia? Wonderful car.
"Ziele sind Lokomotiven für L?sungen"
2 年Have courage and trust to listen to your mind, stomach and body. They are really able to tell you, what you need and what you finaly want. So it is really necessary to stop stimulus satiation and start hearing what is important for yourself. Thank you for remember us to that most important point in life.
Business Owner at Defined Health
2 年Less is less and more it's more. Keep it simple.
Experienced Program & Operations Manager | Certified IAWP Holistic Wellness Coach | Mindfulness Leadership Facilitator |
2 年Great reminder that saying 'no' is saying 'yes' to a better version of oneself. Thanks for the post!
Product Owner at WorkSafe Victoria
2 年Such a great reminder York! I think there are so many people feeling the need to do this right now no matter what stage of life they're in. Thanks for this :)