You Don’t Have to Catch the Ball
“Often our inner struggles come from our tendency to jump on-board someone else’s problem, … then later, you feel stressed or resentful that you are behind schedule and that everyone seems to be making demands on you. Remembering that you don’t have to catch the ball is a very effective way to reduce the stress in your life …”
— Richard Carlson “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff …”
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Respect yourself at least as much as you respect others. Often YOU have greater need for yourself than others do … you don’t HAVE to answer the phone when it rings; you don’t HAVE to participate in (or even take the time to listen to) the office gossip; you don’t HAVE to stop take time to solve your friends problem. Respecting yourself and your needs will give you more energy and a better attitude … in case in you do choose to catch a ball or two.
Filed under: Accepting, Be True to Yourself, Choices