Do you find it hard to say "NO" to your employer?

LoL ! A scandal eh? Sounds like you may be a SPY or some sort?!

You know I've been there where you are before. Working to the wee hires in the night only to put a small dent in the heavily loading paperwork that I was responsible for handling. After a while, I learned that it is best to sit down and have a talk with my superiors. I learned that if I let them know that I want to do my best at this job, and I let them know where I stand on the several projects/deadlines that they have given me. I then ask them for wisdom on how to accomplish any new tasks that they may have for me, or which of the deadlines are the most important for me to complete when something new comes up. That shows your employer that you're not a complainer or whiner about new tasks, but rather you care that the overall goal gets accomplished and that they can rely on you to be honest. There is nothing wrong with staying late some nights to ensure work is done right or completed within a deadline, but realistically speaking, when will you ever get a break? What if, you because ill, because of all of the stress you're putting your body under. Believe me, I know all about STRESS too well, I had to go to the hospital a couple of years ago, because I thought I could take on the world and complete every assignment that was given to me. I did really well too, until those chess pains caused me to go the hospital. The Doctor's first question to me, was was I under any stress? My answer in return was no. As I didn't reconize it at the time. I do NOW of course, and I know exactly how to deal with it and to move on. I thank God for revealing unto me, this one simple fact. If I don't take care of myself, someone else will always have the opportunity to complete or finish my job for me. To my surprise I had two managers under me and several leads and one supervisor on my staff at that time. They managed to keep all assignments currect and to keep all of the inquiries that I have had at bay. So, that even more proved to me, that because of the leadership that I was trained in micromanaging them was not working well, but rather it was working against me in my health at least. That was a big wake up call for me as I continued to do things differently. Now, I know when the stress is trying to take a hold of me, and I simply take a breath and stop for a few seconds and keep on moving after prioritizing what I've come to know about my present job and it's functions and deadline responsibilities. For the month of January, we have been fasting from sugar, cheese, and meats. So my family and I have been eating a lot of pasta dishes and other "healthier" meals. I was drink at least 2 to 4 cups of coffee prior to this a day. All it does is settle your appetitite for you to be quote unquote able to finish or get the job done. When if fact, you need to drink more water and leave the coffee alone. I'll share this with you and then I'll leave this LOONNGGG response alone. Since this fast started, I have had more energy in the mornings and am able to THINK clearer throughout the day, than I have had in the many months and days that I had been drinking the coffee. I hope this information doesn't overwhelm you and I do hope you can find the balance that you need so that you can see a properous and well needed fruitful life that you so desire. Spend more time with your family. After all is said and done, it is your family that matters most, trust me, I can write a book about it. Your priorities in life should be God first, family second, job/business third, and ministry/community volunteer work forth. Stay blessed!

HA! HA! You're a riot! Do you ever get to so say "yes" to yourself?