Be firm with yourself
3 years ago
I am coming to realize that there is a perverse pleasure in making lists of all the things I want to buy and then not buying them. I get a feeling of satisfaction by frequently just using the word “No.” It IS a full sentence, after all. Try it, but be sure not to use any excuses or qualifiers that will dilute its power! I have found that it works with everything, from your shopping list to “friends” who continually ask time-consuming favors. Give it a whirl…
