u/Illustrious-Dish4991

I wasn't a social butterfly for few years, stayed away from almost all social media apps, now when am back i could notice lots of changes in the way people including my friends think!

For example, last day I was talking to one of my friends and when i mentioned about my content creation, which i do because of passion, he wanted to see some of it and out of excitement i did show him also, some of the videos i created. But he said even that 45 sec. video was too long to watch!

I asked: whatt? what happened to your attention span?

Well am curious Is it just me wondering or anyone else too?...Thanks

(by the way i hope this wasn't too lengthy to finish reading😂)

I'm from Kerala and I don't get to eat homemade snacks in this busy schedule, but last day i ate Neyyappam(a kerala snack), which is crispier, fluffy and tastier, which took me back to my childhood memories when my grandmother used to cook for me, my favourites and neyyappam was one.

I was in school back then, 10th grade and i met a beautiful girl who was in probably 3rd or 4th grade. Somehow we both were late to school and end up with each other until the morning assembly was over. During this period for almost a year I tried talking to her, asking questions, being funny, tried everything to engage with her, but she never responded with a word. That made me wonder why and upset at times because I was generally good with kids.

Then came the final day of me at school, our Farewell day and I was about to leave the campus that someone from behind hold my skirt, when I looked back it was her! That itself was a shock for me, above that she talked to me!

Another shock to me, that too asking me if i will come back tomorrow, and when i said that I won't return, she got upset and even surprisingly she asked for my number so that she could talk to me later. I have no idea how she sensed it's my final day in the school and if not now then never!

That made me realize sometimes, genuine efforts do not create loud results instantly, but they slowly touch hearts in ways we never expect. A kind conversation, consistent care, or simply being present can make someone smile, open up emotionally, and feel deeply connected. Real intentions have a quiet power that makes people feel safe, valued, and understood over time.

For a long time, I struggled to say no to people. I would agree to things even when I was tired, uncomfortable, or already overwhelmed. Somewhere in my mind, I believed saying yes made me kind, helpful, and accepted by others. But over time, I realized constantly saying yes was slowly exhausting me.

I started ignoring my own needs just to avoid disappointing people. I took on extra work, stayed in unhealthy situations longer than I should have, and carried emotional stress that was never really mine to hold.

Learning to say no honestly changed my life. It did not make me rude or selfish like I once feared. It simply helped me protect my peace, energy, and mental space.

One thing I learned is that saying no does not always need a long explanation. Sometimes a simple and respectful response is enough.

A few things that helped me:

• Pause before agreeing instantly
• Stop feeling guilty for protecting your energy
• Be polite but firm
• Understand that not everyone will like your boundaries
• Remember that your needs matter too

Sometimes growth begins with one honest no!

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