Your declarations can change your life
Lately, how many extra yeses have you said? How many nos have you ended up not saying? Or well, how many yeses have you ended up not saying? How many extra nos have you said? Have you realized that in your internal and external conversations, you apply a declarative balance?
In coaching we know and recognize the importance and transcendence that the power of words has. It is this tool that allows us to be more conscious of how our conversations are, and thus choose the words we really want to utilize in conversations with thirds, as well as the constant and permanent internal conversation we have with ourselves. Saying “I do” at the altar has such an impact on the life of a couple, that leaving the wedding grounds, their life will never be the same again. If one of the two were to say “I do not”, their lives would also be profoundly impacted. This happening will affect their lives permanently in many ways. The power of words is this strong.
The topic seems simple and in reality it is, but not all people stop to recognize whether their lives are progressing, or taking an unwanted turn, thanks to the balance, or lack thereof, of these two extremely powerful statements: yes and no.
Another example of this, are people who in their professional lives say yes to everything, as well as those who generally say no. The former, live stressed by the sheer quantity of commitments that they undertake each day, by not knowing how to say no. Saying no is not always a synonym to negativity, on the contrary, saying no to others can mean saying yes to yourself, giving yourself the opportunity to be honest with others, establishing healthy boundaries, respecting your time and capabilities, your energy and your space:
“Because I am a professional person, committed with timely deliveries, I’m telling you it’s not possible to have this project ready in a day and a half”, for instance. The latter, those who say no constantly, are people who do not stop to evaluate all the possibilities, denying themselves and others the opportunity to overcome tests, to be flexible, accepting challenges and probably overcome their own doubts or limitations.
Evaluate what your case is, and notice if there is any area in your life that is asking you to make a declarative balance, that allows you to truly feel more balanced, recognizing your reach and capabilities, and giving yourself the chance to grow thanks to the adequate and correct use of two simple words.
