Every yes carries a hidden no. When you agree to one thing, you decline another, even if that decline is invisible. Your time is finite. Your energy is finite. Saying yes to everything means saying yes to nothing with full commitment.
Practice saying no. Not harshly, not apologetically, just clearly. No, I cannot take that on right now. No, that does not align with my current priorities. No, thank you. These simple words protect your ability to say yes to what matters most.
Saying no is a skill. It requires practice and grows easier with use. Start small. Decline something low-stakes today. Notice how it feels. Notice what space it creates for better yeses.
What request will you decline to make room for what matters?