No is NOT a Bad Word

Sometimes it's ok to say no. Whether it is based on our beliefs, feelings, thoughts, or just because we want to say no. It's one of the best things about growing up - being able to make our own decisions. We are not going to always choose the right answer, but we are going to choose the one that is right for us at the time we decide.

At this time I have decided to say NO to one of my own goals. I thought it was right when I planned it, but the more I try to accomplish it the harder it is for me to enjoy the time I have at home.

The goal was to complete 31 Days to a Martha House, The Mary Way. While the eBook is laid out well, has a great flow, and is probably amazingly helpful for some people - it is just not working for me.

I find the tasks overwhelming for me. Today's task was to clean out all of my cupboards. Do you know how many cupboards I have, AND what they look like?!

Remember just my pantry....

It would take me a week to clean out all of my cupboards and organize them, and they want me to do this in just 1 day, after work? It's not happening.

I am not saying that I will not one day complete 31 Days... I am just saying that it is not going to happen right now, and I do not feel guilty about it at all! It was a dream, a far fetched one at that, and I will continue to strive for a cleaner home, and cleaner cupboards, but not in such big pieces.

What is one thing you set out to do before you realized that it just wasn't right for you at this point in your life?

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