Aspire Magazine: Inspiration for a Woman's Soul.(TM) Oct/Nov2019 Aspire Magazine | Page 53
The ART of
Self-Nurturing
to Embrace
The Art of Saying NO
YES!
BY KELLEY GRIMES, MSW
I
f you are anything like me, saying yes
when help is needed flows easily from
your lips. Being an expert nurturer and
someone who loves to help others, I have
often prioritized the needs of others over
my own. And I know I am not alone in this
experience. Just recently at a workshop I
facilitated called “Nurturing Your Health and
Wellness” a participant shared that she has
prioritized the health and wellness of others
over her own her entire life.
When I reflect on my experience and what
motivated me to say yes, I can see that
sometimes saying yes seemed like the right
thing to do. When my daughter was having
health challenges and needed me, I was
there for her. When a friend was struggling
with grief, I supported her. When a colleague
at work needed me to teach a class for her,
I was happy to help. When a volunteer was
needed at my daughters’ schools, our faith
community, or for a cause I cared deeply
about I said yes.
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