The Overachiever’s constant need to say yes is merely an underlying insecurity. Here’s a better way to define your value.

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As a recovering overachiever, I’ve spent the majority of my adult life saying “yes” to everything.

At some level, there’s been a correlation between my self-esteem and agreeing to take on another responsibility (aka, make someone else happy/appreciate me).   

This unhealthy mindset often results in an overcrowded schedule and lots of regrets (ask me about serving as the president of a volunteer board that wasn’t a good fit for me for 6+ years).   

Luckily, as I’ve gotten older, it’s become easier to say “no”.

This ability to prioritize has created margin in my life and, more importantly, allowed me to focus on what matters most.

Before agreeing to another commitment, remember that there are only so many hours in the day. Every “yes” requires you to say “no” to something else.

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—CJ McClanahan

Speaker | Advisor | Recovering Overachiever

CJ McClanahan