We all desire more time. Time for family, friends, work, vacation, pursuing other passions, etc. Our problem is we can’t say “no” to invitations, obligations, requests, to other people’s stuff in general. Pretty soon, we’re consumed and overwhelmed, and our emotions get the better of us. Or worse, we get sick. We become depressed, our immune system weakens, and our bodies start to break down.

If you want more time, then you need to learn to be ruthless about saying “no” to the things that don’t matter. “No, thank you.” “No, I can’t get involved in that.” “No, I just can’t right now.”

It won’t be easy at first. People’s feelings will get hurt; some may even get angry. However, doing this will allow you to start saying “yes” to the things that matter to you. The more you say “no,” the more freedom you’ll have in your life to do what’s important to you.

So, be ruthless in saying “no” in 2020!