One of my favorite people, comedienne C. KathleenDonnelly, started the concept of NOvember. She defines it as saying “No” to any invitations, added responsibilities or any other request for time and attention – to instead focus on getting our own sh*t done and spending more time with our immediate families (including canine and other animals).
My tweak is that I’m also saying No to anything that takes time away from my own writing and art, too. And there are a few other random things to which I’m also saying No, and I plan to add to the list. Much like decluttering in Feng Shui – saying No to what you don’t want makes room for saying Yes to what you do want.
No regrets.
No whining.
No complaining.
No impatience.
No tolerance of petty tyrants.
No negative people.
No silence when speaking up is needed.
No dawdling in negative possibilities.
No ruminating.
No clutter.
No drama where it doesn’t belong (Drama belongs on the screen, the stage, the canvas or page, the lyrics.)
No judging – just observing
No guilt.
No concern with other’s opinion of my choices.
No settling.
No tolerance of mediocrity.
Nov 04, 2011 @ 05:37:20
No putting off reading Very Smart Gal-Friends’ very smart blogs!
No more putting off meeting Very Smart Gal-Friends’ for drinks/lunch!
Hugs,
SueAnn
Nov 04, 2011 @ 09:34:21
Sounds great SueAnn… hope to see you soon! – Dean