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Less No, More Yes
I can’t believe today’s post represents the end of Reverb11. The Reverb11 journey has been truly incredible. I hope to spend some time next week reflecting on this experience and share these reflections with you.
Below are my responses to the last two prompts. I used these prompts as a way to pull together some of the major themes from my responses thus far. It was a great way for me to take a step back and see the big take home messages.
Even if you didn’t participate in Reverb11, or maybe started but didn’t finish, I highly recommend exploring these two prompts as a separate exercise.
30. No. What will you say no to in 2012?
31. Yes. What will you say yes to in 2012 that you didn’t say yes to in 2011?
I approached these prompts as one.
NO < YES [the goal: less NO, more YES]
Less No, More Yes
No: Self-defeating language (e.g., I’m not good enough.)
Yes: Compassionate language (e.g., I am good enough.)
No: Should
Yes: Want
No: Comparison and Jealousy
Yes: Connection, Collaboration, and Inspiration
No: Defeat
Yes: Change
No: Quantity
Yes: Quality
No: Restless nights
Yes: Embracing rest and stillness
No: Judgment
Yes: Compassion
No: Avoiding fear
Yes: Minimizing fear through action
No: Clutter
Yes: Space
No: Drain
Yes: Nourish
No: Hibernation
Yes: Exploration
No: Worry
Yes: Curiosity
No: Reactive
Yes: Proactive
No: Playing it safe
Yes: Leaping and Playing BIG
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What would you like to say less NO and more YES to in 2012?
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- Rebuilding Community
- If You Could Eliminate One Word from Your Brain Forever
- Practicing Ease
- Creativity and Crazy Wild Dreams
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6 Responses to “Less No, More Yes”
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No to negatively.
Yes to positivity
:)
Enjoyed these reverbs and your responses.
You continue to inspire me and my family.
Twitter: carolynr
says:
Love your NO/YES addition Debra. I am so grateful for your support :).
I am learning so much about myself by doing these exercises. It scares me, but I am grateful to have the opportunity to do them.
Twitter: benspoont
says:
I agree with Debra!
Great close to the reverb series
Carolyn,
Thank you, so so much, for something so beautifully inspiring.
xox, Amanda
Twitter: anmariebe
says:
Aww, LOVE this list! So many of the No/Yes items you listed can easily go on my list as well :)
Here’s a few more that pop up for me:
No: saying yes to everything
Yes: setting boundaries
No: not asking for what I want/need (e.g. asking for help, …)
Yes: asking
No: holding myself back because of what others might think
Yes: just doing my thing