I Asked 25 People What They're Saying No To in 2020. Here Are Their Responses...
I learn something from every person I encounter. I’m intrigued by getting into people’s minds and listening to their perspectives on life because it expands my understanding. So I decided to randomly ask 25 people (male and female, minorities and majorities) what they planned on saying NO to in 2020 (and of course I included my response in the bunch). I wasn’t seeking any new year’s resolutions from my subjects. Instead, my goal was to see what they plan to disassociate themselves from as a result of their 2019 experiences. I didn’t give them a topic nor did I tell most of them their responses would be on my blog. I just popped the question during casual conversation, and you better believe the answers were not only organic - but interesting to say the least.
I know what some of you may be thinking - why focus on what you’re going to say no to instead of what you are going to say yes to? I get it. But isn’t saying no to some things kind of the same as saying yes to some things? For example, if I vow to say no to processed sugar for 2020, doesn’t that actually mean I’m saying yes to a somewhat healthier way of eating? Yup, it does. So put your positive police badge down for a second and get into these very entertaining and insightful responses below. You may be inspired to incorporate some of these answers in your 2020 journey.
“What will you be saying NO to in 2020?”
S.J - “I’m saying no to procrastination.”
M.B. - “Settling.”
J.J. - “A circle that’s not beneficial.”
M.M. - “Fuckery!”
B.R. - “I’m saying no to people who steal my good energy.”
T.G. - “I’m saying no to spam emails…..hitting that unsubscribe button with the quickness!”
K..L. - “I’m saying no to yesterday.”
M.S. - “I ain’t saying no to nothing unless it’s something I need to say no to.”
T.S. - “Anything that no longer suits the life I want to live.”
H.L. - “You.”
J.K. - “I’m saying no to brownnosing to make insecure adults feel good. Their self-esteem is their job.”
Y.H. - “Events without food.”
T.R. - “Social media bandwagons.”
C.S. - “I’m saying no to standing in my own damn way!”
A.C. - “Broke men!”
C.R. - “I’m saying no to people who want to vent without being constructive.”
B.S. - “This job and bacon.”
P.S. - “I’m saying no to being impatient. We can mess up the process when we move too fast and don’t let things take root.”
N.B. - “Unhealthy food….it’s time out for that shit.”
T.G. - “Cheap liquor.”
R.E. - “Feeling the need to laugh at not-so-funny jokes so things won’t get awkward.”
S.S. - “People pleasing, I’m done trying to make people comfortable while making myself uncomfortable. Oh, and I’m also saying no without an explanation in most situations. No means no, and that’s all you need to know.”
W.H. - “I’m saying no to group texts that I didn’t ask to be a part of.”
D.F. - “I’m definitely saying no to playing small and to anything that doesn’t serve me.”
G.J. - I’m rebuking ice-cream in 2020. It’s the devil! Okay….no I’m not, Guess I need to say no to lying in 2020, huh?”
And there you have it, 25 things from 25 people that are being thrown out of the window this year. May your 2020 be filled with all the peace and more blessings than you can stand!
