Daily writing prompt

How often do you say “no” to things that would interfere with your goals?

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Ooooh, this is a QUESTION.

Here’s my knee-jerk answer: if the “thing” involves other people, I am more likely to say yes than if the “thing” involves only myself. It is so much easier for me to say “no” to myself than it is for me to say no to others.
For example, I have some personal financial goals I would like to accomplish this year. My partner, well, he lives in the here and now. Sometimes, we strike a balance where I say “yes, however” rather than a flat “yes” or flat “no.” He reminds me to live life now rather than wait for the future.
On the flip side, I will tell myself no left, right, and center for just about anything. Want to eat at a restaurant? No, I want to save a little more this month. Want to sit at home and read? No, I better take a lap outside to get a couple more steps in.