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There. I said it. 💥 . If you are a “people pleaser” or overachiever like me, you are probably reading this like —> 😳 thinking I’m insane. But you guys know I’m just keeping it real on here. . A year ago the word “no” truly wasn’t a part of my vocabulary. Ask me to do something? Yes. Hosting an event? Yes, I’ll be there. But can I tell you something? Most of the things I said yes to I really wasn’t interested in and they weren’t serving me...I was saying yes to serve others. With that came anxiety about being a part of events that I didn’t want to go to, stress of not having any time for myself...the list goes on. . I’m giving you permission to say no. Once I started doing this, my true interests became more clear as did the people with whom I wanted to spend my time. Yes I still consider myself a “doer” but I only commit to the things I love. I don’t say yes to every invite. And guess what, I don’t feel bad about it either. 🤫 . And another truth bomb? YOU DON’T HAVE TO MAKE AN EXCUSE FOR YOUR NO. YOU DON’T OWE A LENGTHY EXPLANATION TO ANYONE. If it’s not serving YOU a simple no thank you or no is enough. I get it. I overthink too. What will they think? Will they be offended? I think I need to make up some detailed reason as to why I’m saying no. But guess what? Oh well if someone is offended. Now this might sound like I’m being extremely selfish and rude, but that’s not really my intention. Your tribe, your true friends and family will get you. YOU are the most important thing and if you’re not serving yourself and doing what you want, no one else will benefit. . I challenge you to start saying no. I promise the more you do, the more sincere you’re going to become.

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Who would have thought?! It’s as if I wasn’t already healthy enough and eat healthy enough that I have to undergo a major lifestyle change due to an disease that I have been diagnosed with and suffering from. It’s a disease that generally an obese individual, a longtime smoker and alcoholic would more likely to suffer from - not necessarily an individual who’s healthy, have good fitness regimen and in shape. Base on this picture, I’d like to describe myself as the latter one. Needless to say, I was very defeated when I found out about the diagnosis because there are many things that I was advised with to limit in partaking such as doing vigorous activities (kills my normal workout regimen to include long distance and speed running), as well as only eating certain types of food - all reasons in order to prevent symptoms from occurring or flaring up. All of these not only came as a surprise to me, but also to my physician and the specialist that diagnosed me. But as always, life goes on. Although, try to not take for granted the things that you have now, or everything that you do that you enjoy; even to the littlest thing that you love to eat or do as it can be taken away at a moment notice. -Mikey

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