When I think about the people who drive me crazy in my life, I realize most of them are always running around in circles because they say “yes” for all the wrong reasons.

So I’ve compiled a Top 5 list of the Wrong Reasons to Say Yes — here they are:

1. Saying yes out of guilt

2. Saying yes out of peer pressure

3. Saying yes to shut someone up because they’re totally wearing you down with their request

4. Saying yes because it’s something you’ve always said yes to (even though you don’t remember why anymore)

5. Saying yes because it will make you look like a big-shot

My Top 5 List of the Right Reasons to Say Yes: 

1. Saying yes because it’s the law

2.Saying yes because your gut tells you to

3.Saying yes because it will benefit those you love

4.Saying yes because it have a long-term positive effect

5. Saying yes because it’s the right thing to do

YES #59 – Yes I will come to a full stop at the stop sign in my neighbourhood, even though there’s clearly no one else coming my direction.

YES #60 – Yes I will stop asking my daughter if she remembered to put on deodorant this morning, something I’ve asked her EVERY morning since she hit puberty. At this point, she needs to begin remembering to do these basic hygienic herself.

YES #61- Yes I will agree to watch Star Wars Clones at the end of the day, even though I hate cartoons of any kind. My son likes it, and this gives us a chance to hang out. May the Force be with me.