My No-Meter

About this time last year I realized that I was way overbooking myself. The reason was simple. I was having trouble saying "no" to people. Now, I would like to think that this was because I am just an utterly wonderful person... but it's actually because I wanted everyone to think that I was wonderful... and there's a big difference.

I knew I needed to get myself under control, so I came up with a plan. I made a drawing of a thermometer- like the ones they use with fund raisers- and I decided that everytime I said "no" to someone, I got to fill the thermometer up a notch. When I got to 25 notches I got a new pair of shoes.

It took a couple of months but I got my shoes and I found out that when I said ‘no’ to someone, someone else was able to say ‘yes’. I was actually getting in the way of an opportunity for someone else.

So my question to you is… What could you use a “No-Meter” for? And more importantly… What will be your reward?!!