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There are many things in our everyday lives that we don't really care about, but we are forced to care about them anyway. However, it is possible to let go of unwanted commitments without appearing rude or causing hurt feelings to our family and friends. The solution lies in embracing the Not Sorry Method. Keep track of all fucks you give. Similar to balancing a chequebook, your compromises should be balanced. For instance, if you find yourself obligated to attend a baby shower that you would rather skip, consider it as a "fuck given" in your mental budget. As a result, in the future, you can avoid worrying about other things, like the expense of a taxi ride on a rainy day.
personal-developmentpsychologymental-health
12 min
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InsightSarah Knight is an American author, speaker, and self-help expert known for her humorous and straightforward approach to personal development and life improvement. She has gained recognition for her "No F*cks Given" series of self-help books, which offer practical advice on how to simplify life and focus on what truly matters.
There are many things in our everyday lives that we don't really care about, but we are forced to care about them anyway. However, it is possible to let go of unwanted commitments without appearing rude or causing hurt feelings to our family and friends. The solution lies in embracing the Not Sorry Method. Keep track of all fucks you give. Similar to balancing a chequebook, your compromises should be balanced. For instance, if you find yourself obligated to attend a baby shower that you would rather skip, consider it as a "fuck given" in your mental budget. As a result, in the future, you can avoid worrying about other things, like the expense of a taxi ride on a rainy day.
“I call it the NotSorry Method. It has two steps: 1. Deciding what you don’t give a fuck about 2. Not giving a fuck about those things.”
“You might die tomorrow. Be selfish today.”
“Big life changes are made in small, manageable chunks.”
6 BitesMastering the art of not caring entails being honest while still caring for the feelings of others.
By categorizing your concerns, you can distinguish essentials from non-essential ones.
It depends on your relationship with a person whether you care about their opinions or not.
Begin by focusing on the things that are easiest for you to not give a damn about, and gradually progress to more challenging ones.
Become a pro at not giving a fuck by advancing through the various categories.
Being honest and polite with your social circle isn't always enough.
