12 Most Incredible Things Happening When You Answer Yes More Often

How many of you have caught yourself sitting in silence in a gathering of friends, realizing you're the one with nothing to say? Or do you suffer from Sunday fear since you must go to the office tomorrow, like any other Sunday? Deep down, you realize you have something to contribute — you probably believe it — but you have no clue how to begin unearthing that hidden version of yourself, the capacity you possess, the password to the gates you've failed to actually unlock.

We are the only creatures on earth capable of deliberately evolving ourselves as humans. Every time you try something different, you learn something new, and no matter how successful your life has been thus far, there is more to explore as long as it provides you with an opportunity.

Saying yes creates an opportunity for something new to occur, and if acquiescing becomes a practice, many fewer opportunities will slip past. Indeed, saying yes more will provide you with so many possibilities that you'll have to answer no more, but let's focus on the half-full cup. The things you are saying yes to are the things that are happening, the recollections you form, and the experiences you have that define who you are, and once you start, you'll discover yourself on a path that will influence your entire life.

Here are the 12 consequences of saying "yes" more often.

1. You become more appealing.

It may take some time, but when you have a fantastic adventure to share with your friends every time you meet up, you will not only have new stories to tell, but you will also grow more polished, eloquent, and informed as time goes on. Not only will your pals be perplexed as to what occurred to you, but they will gradually get hooked on your eagerness to try new things.

2. You are struck by the generosity of strangers.

Stranger danger is a fallacy perpetuated by the Cold War. You're a foreigner to most people, but you're not so horrible, so everyone else should give you due credit. Saying yes will place you in unfamiliar settings with individuals you've rarely met before, and you'll almost certainly want assistance at some point. When you're down and thinking that maybe saying yes is not such a smart option, something nice will happen, and it'll most likely come in the shape of a bit of assistance. Outsiders are just waiting to become friends, and if you change strategies with zest, see color in the darkest of times, and begin to push your limitations, you'll be amazed at who you meet.

3. Your self-esteem skyrockets

Recall the last time you said yes to something? And what about the last one? Of course, you do! You're undoubtedly alive—in fact, you feel more alive — and you're no longer just hoping for possibilities; you're generating them. As agreeing to interesting stuff grows second nature, you'll meet more people, which will result in new opportunities and concepts. You'll be less afraid than ever before, more ready to take chances, and your eyes will look brighter as your depth of field expands.

4. Failure becomes acceptable

There will always be times when you're afraid to fail or when people tell you that you're not on the right track, but even if your latest trip doesn't go as planned, you'll be better equipped to pick yourself up and try again. What other people consider failure should not matter to you since this is your existence, and you have the freedom to live it however you see fit. Saying yes is also about placing oneself in a position to handle the fact that not everything will go as planned, but this is fine. Achievement isn't having a huge house and a flashy automobile; it's waking up every day knowing you're going to give it your all.

5. You improve in all areas

You're garbage every time you give it a try unless you have some odd talent or ability, in which case you'll get fortunate occasionally. However, you are unlikely to become an expert when you pick up a new hobby or talent. But if you keep going, you'll learn more, grow progressively, and your perseverance will eventually pay off. You'll look back one day and giggle at how horrible you were at the start, as somebody gives you a medal or you finish the race with your arms high. Recall that being unable to do an action does not imply that you will never be able to perform it.

6. You develop a new level of creativity

Okay, you're in full-fledged action mode now. You've gotten quite adept at taking risks, but sometimes you'll need to get creative. Creating a yes checklist, coming up with a one-time project, or even giving yourself a significant adventure to finish will provide drive and purpose. Immediately, you're beginning to build your life the way you want it to look, which involves taking hold of your ambitions and splattering them on paper. I wish I could do that. It turns into "Let's do that!" and you'll find yourself doing something really original that your prior self couldn't have dreamed of. That is creativity, and you are a living artist. Keep drawing!

7. You feel healthier

Enjoying life on your own terms has its drawbacks, but your capacity to take action and seize or generate new possibilities has benefited both your mind and body. You're more optimistic, which implies you confront illness or inaction as soon as it appears. You're in a position to assist others, which usually makes you feel better, and you're more comfortable physically, particularly now that you know you could run a race if you chose to, because you've not begun training yet. Importantly, taking care of yourself and understanding when to say yes to rest will allow you to conserve energy for the next big activity.

8. It becomes simpler to ask for things

Getting outside the box isn't always easy, but if it's shown you anything, it's that you're okay with being exposed. There is no guilt in feeling confused or in need of assistance, and just as you would rise to the occasion to aid someone if they asked for it, you gain confidence that it also operates in a reverse way. If you're riding in a foreign nation and a thunderstorm is approaching, simply ring the doorbell of a nearby farm and request if you can stay in the barn (they'll likely end up offering you a bed, a supper, and a shower as well).

Maybe you're collecting money for a charity, planning an event, or need assistance relocating to a smaller space (because who needs all that stuff anyway?! ), simply call out, and people will assist, notably because you now have a valid right to ask.

9. You begin to look forward to Mondays

You just used to despise Mondays since you hate your job, and if all of this answering yes has shown you anything, it's that you don't have to settle for a lousy existence. Without a doubt, this implies that you don't have to devote most of your week doing something you detest. You've devised a getaway strategy even tho some people around you are telling you that 'you undoubtedly shouldn't surrender all you've worked for.' Your game has been reinforced by just about everything you've managed to learn between points 1 and 9; you're prepared to take things to another level.

There is a way to earn a living doing something you like, and it will take some time and effort, but you are willing to put in the effort. In any case, it's not like the work was gratifying for you. One day, you'll wake up on a Monday without the need for foreboding malice simmering in your stomach, and you'll know you've made it.

10. You must practice saying no too

Life grew spectacular and hectic, but now you're in a situation where you've opened so many doors that you just can't go thru them all at once. You're also being contacted by others for advice — yes, you've progressed to the point where people are approaching you for assistance — but this, too, takes time. You feel that if you keep saying yes to everything, you won't sleep, which is okay. But it isn't: sleep is the finest medicine.

So you'll have to start saying no occasionally; after all, when you say yes, you automatically say no to quite a lot of other things. Understanding what's right and wrong boils down to intuition. Luckily, your intuition has been refined (and will continue to be sharpened) by all of your yeses thus far. You understand what's healthy for you and what's not so great for you; all you have to do is settle on the "Big Yes" at each given time and safeguard your commitment to it by saying no to everything else.

11. The world begins to make sense

It wasn't always like this. Recall when you were a youngster, and you believed your twenty-five-year-old instructor was a full-fledged adult with everything under control? And then you were twenty-five and realized you were still puzzling it all out. That, however, never changes. There will always be issues we can't answer, and comprehending what makes the world go round requires admitting that we don't have complete control over everything. But we can influence our own choices and the joy of others around us, and nothing counts more than how you make others feel as you travel thru life. The more time we spend in this fantastic world, the more we understand our purpose in it, and the value of that place is amplified by your determination to study and explore as much as you can.

12. Everything simply works out

They genuinely believe it. To get the most out of life, you must totally trust in this, turning failure into opportunities, allowing pain to serve its purpose, and uncertainty to fade into optimism. You've busted thru boundaries, discovered more about yourself, and begun to assist others due to answering "yes" to several things. Occasionally, you feel totally in charge, yet life tosses you the most unjust-seeming bumps in the road that you can't seem to avoid. Who knows why we're here, but if we can embrace the greatest of life, we should be ready to accept the very worst. We'll be prepared to go on to the next beautiful experience, especially if we choose the best behaviors.

Over the last 10 years, my personal philosophy was to answer yes more often, impacting my life in unforeseen ways. In the face of an increasingly virtual, disconnected world, nothing significant happens without people. Our communicating, motivating, assisting and being assisted, and connecting with others will form a portrait of our lives that we will only be able to see incomplete when we reflect back on our final day.

Let us make the most of our time here, for ourselves and others around us. Make your life worth remembering. Say yes more often and share this article with your family and friends to inspire them too!