tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post7852874566353211683..comments2023-11-20T00:39:08.642-08:00Comments on Love Inspired: A Story for Every Reader: Over Committed?Pamela Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-59614218369851707712015-05-28T13:58:32.606-07:002015-05-28T13:58:32.606-07:00Yes, good for you Missy!! What's the secret t...Yes, good for you Missy!! What's the secret to saying no?<br /><br />Jean we're in good company apparently . LOL<br /><br />Sandra, I'll pick the flowers but you can plant them. LOL<br /><br />Danica, that's how I've been for years. Plus I wanted to be there at all the things my kids were doing. Now my youngest is graduating from high school so right there that frees up so much time. <br />Terri Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18162233044268346894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-33289482784799983052015-05-27T10:19:41.983-07:002015-05-27T10:19:41.983-07:00Oh, I am definitely over-committed! I think, for m...Oh, I am definitely over-committed! I think, for me, the problem is having school-age children involved in lots of activities. Every time they need a volunteer, I say yes. After all, I want to give back. And when other parents are too busy, I sometimes feel obligated. I'm definitely looking at winding down, and I've been saying no to a lot of things. So hoping it frees up space. :)Danica Favoritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06922540628183027043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-83644590364567336592015-05-27T10:12:59.278-07:002015-05-27T10:12:59.278-07:00Ah, mulch, a gardener's best friend. :) Wanna ...Ah, mulch, a gardener's best friend. :) Wanna come do my garden? Oh, right, you're practicing saying "no". Shucks. ;)Sandra Orchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01236883194496601011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-85408069805381219692015-05-27T08:47:26.440-07:002015-05-27T08:47:26.440-07:00I've learned to say yes to the things that tru...I've learned to say yes to the things that truly bring me joy and where I can use my gifts. I used to raise my hand for everything and often found myself in projects or positions for which I wasn't a good fit. Great topic, Terri, and I love the cover!Deb Kastnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00027911682220625645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-20166455520314647722015-05-27T08:22:14.535-07:002015-05-27T08:22:14.535-07:00Put me in the over-commit column. And good for you...Put me in the over-commit column. And good for you Missy!Jean C. Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04078957977742428225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-51914597117196354602015-05-27T08:09:24.247-07:002015-05-27T08:09:24.247-07:00I think I've finally learned how to say no. :)...I think I've finally learned how to say no. :) It's painful! LOL<br /><br />I love your garden!Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-65910340411298357382015-05-27T07:49:01.230-07:002015-05-27T07:49:01.230-07:00Christine, I'll have to check out those books....Christine, I'll have to check out those books. Thank you for mentioning them.<br />Pam, yes, I've seen that look! LOL<br />Keli, saying no is sooo hard. Its good you could do that. I tell myself I'm going to say no or I'm not going to raise my hand to volunteer but then I go ahead and do just that. <br />But my body is starting to tell me I need to not do so much. <br /><br />Thank you ladies on the compliments for the cover. I like it a lot. Terri Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18162233044268346894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-51059811156274840842015-05-27T07:01:39.246-07:002015-05-27T07:01:39.246-07:00I'm with you, Terri. It's far too easy for...I'm with you, Terri. It's far too easy for me to say "yes." I enjoy helping others, but there are limits to what I can do. A few months ago I had to say "no" to several projects I really enjoyed. They were good things, but there were too many of them on my plate. The resulting stress robbed me of the joy of participating. Cutting back was tough, but it was the right decision.Keli Gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236868298400593688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-37637456873744479732015-05-27T06:57:05.330-07:002015-05-27T06:57:05.330-07:00Oh my, don't even mention the word over-commit...Oh my, don't even mention the word over-commit to my husband. He gives me the look. Surely you guys have seen the look, too....<br /><br />Your cover is awesome.Pamela Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-27534244582542463092015-05-27T05:48:35.824-07:002015-05-27T05:48:35.824-07:00Hi Terri, I can so relate! This winter I read Lysa...Hi Terri, I can so relate! This winter I read Lysa Terkeurst's <i>The Best Yes</i> and am currently reading Susie Larson's <i>Your Sacred Yes</i>, both about our tendency to overcommit. In my case, I need to slow down enough to ask God before saying yes to a new commitment. Great post and lovely new garden. Congrats on your new book too!Christine Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037185957390220266noreply@blogger.com