The Kindest Thing I Did Was Say No

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This week, I had the pleasure of coaching some amazing women around career advancement and transitions as part of the 2024 National Conference for Women. Though every woman's circumstance was unique, a common theme ran across many of those conversations: we need to say no more often.

The Best Kept Health Secret

The most significant contributor to my health and well-being was learning to say no. Not the "maybe, let's see" kind of no that means "convince me." I mean the full-stop, end-of-discussion, don't-even-try-it no.

Saying no meant reclaiming my time, energy, and sanity. It meant understanding that my worth isn’t measured by how much I can take on but by the quality and passion I bring to the things I choose to embrace. It also meant having the time to feel grateful for my journey and where life was taking me next.

I said no to overworking t…