No thank you. Years ago, I would attend events, visit with people, and spend time in ways that I didn’t want to, and then somehow feel put out about it. When I really started to internalize the fact that it was ludicrous to spend time in ways that I didn’t want to and even more ludicrous to feel like a victim about it, I stopped. I started using the words, no thank you. They are easy words, yet they can be hard to say. When I started using them regularly a lot of things changed in my life, I got the gift of time back. The act of being purposeful with your time and life is empowering. No, thank you. I used to add a statement of explanation or apology but then I realized that I wasn’t being true to myself or the other person in the situation.

You don’t owe anyone an apology or an explanation for how you want to live your life. You don’t need to justify being purposeful or mindful of your time and energy. It is just that simple!

No, thank you! Use it and see how much happier you can be.