Traumatic Experiences Community Daily Check In - Monday April 9th 2018

On my last check in, I advocated the use of the word ‘no. On todays check in, just to confuse and perplex, Im advocating saying ‘yes!

‘No is a good word when youre being asked to take on everybody elses stuff, and the people pleaser in you wants to say yes, even though your head is screaming no! But if you only ever say no, think what possibilities you may miss out on. Saying no to every opportunity will limit your experiences, drain your self esteem, and keep you trapped in a bubble of your own making. There are times when the word yes allows you to stretch outside your comfort zone and try something new. You never know, you may learn something new, meet someone new, and enjoy something new.

So I wonder, are there things youve been putting off? Are you procrastinating over something but not moving forward? What stops you from saying yes to opportunities?

Just as a reminder, as part of National Child Abuse Awareness Month, the trauma community are holding an art event, (see this link). Ah ah, stop a minute. Dont dismiss it. How about giving it a go? Saying yes!