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Writer's pictureMaree Mcmanaway

Are you a do-gooder?

Updated: Jan 31, 2023


MAREES QUOTE

Say no to the good , to make way for yes your great (Jim Rohan)


I know it's good to be the yes person, the one everybody relies on to pull rabbits out of your bags, while running your own life marathon. I get it I really do. And thank goodness for the many many volunteers who support our community..

Yet if you are expecting the world to "like" you more because you are a do-gooder is not the right reason to say yes.

If you have a large family, this extends to your 1st family also.

If you have aging parents who need more of your now

If you are already the unpaid taxi driver to said sports events, recitales and dance clubs

If you are working outside of the home

Then perhaps it is not the right time for you to join the " I can juggle that " club.


Our lives are very cyclical. There is a time for everything. Be sure you have time for the things of greatest importance first.

There will be opportunities to volunteer or join, or simply lend a hand more;

As your family becomes more independent...( Yes they will leave home)

If you are not a local and your family is in other parts of the world.

When you are working either part time, or retired

When you are becoming the aging parent,

When you want to drive others about


Being overed committee-d as Kristine Carlson quotes is no picnic, or way to run your life.

Saying NO is the key to this, to offer the YES to you and your family first.


It's 2023, perhaps you can review how you volunteer your time wisely, without guilt pressures, but with wisdom. Being you, in whatever way your life is, is your full time commitment, and if you can learn to pace yourself through your life you may find so much more pleasure in it.

Also lets get togther on,

and Instagram too :)



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