Saying "no" appropriately does not mean you are a bad person.
It means that you possess common sense.
If you already serve as volunteer on a committee, as well as hold down a job and are caregiver at home, you really are not burying your talent if you decline an offer to serve on a second committee.
Give someone else the chance to shine at the second committee.
Try not to swear. Try not to criticize. Try to think well of others. Practise serene thoughts. All these will eventually reflect in your spirit. Peace within reflects as peace without.
And forgive yourself if you slip once in a while.
Don't be your own harshest critic.
Serenity takes practice and time.
At the end of each year, write a list of your commitments. You may be amazed at how they may have increased during the year.
Realize you are only one person.
Draw up a new list of what you realistically are able to do. Then resign from extra commitments.
Rejoice that you could give of your gifts for the year.
Rejoice that now you are giving someone else the chance to shine in that particular sphere.
If possible, ensure you have a regular check-up at your Doctor, dentist and optician.
Your health is your wealth.
When one career comes to an end, don't despair. You're smart; you'll be able to do something else.
Life is change; embrace it.
Remember you bring your gifts to your new job.
Then shine!
If you are caregiver to another, remember also to take care of yourself.
Otherwise you may experience burnout.
Have a creative outlet such as a hobby or craft. It's such fun, and you get a chance to express your beautiful individuality.
