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September 14, 2012
The Power of “Yes”
Sailing the Caribbean for a year and becoming a photojournalist were just two dreams Kajiya Wynn Berry realized from simply saying, “Yes!”
“Yes” is what “pulls you into life” and “leaves you open to possibilities with enthusiasm,” she says.
Berry founded WindWishes, then launched The YES! Campaign. WindWishes specializes in creating hand calligraphed mementos with inspiring words on them.
The YES! Campaign encourages people to creatively share “what happened after ‘yes!’” in their own lives – through photo, text or video.
The thousands of successful women featured in Little PINK Book frequently attribute their accomplishments to taking risks and having the courage to say “yes”. “If you have an inkling that you might regret not doing it, say “yes” and plunge right in,” urges Berry.
Careerealism.com illustrates the benefits of positivity further: “If you don’t believe you can create a successful life and career, you won’t. If you do believe…you’re on the right path.”
A Duke University study shows that optimists have better career prospects and are more likely to receive job offers and be promoted quicker.
TED talks and the biography of Eleanor Roosevelt are recommended by Berry for additional “yes!” inspiration. Most importantly, she urges people to “read up on what interests you, what calls to you. Experience and learn from your adventures, business, family, personal, friends, and travel.”
Saying “yes” benefits your overall wellbeing and your career. It can pave the way towards great opportunities in your life, she adds.
Bonus PINK Link: Read how being assertive on dates is a winner, in our online exclusive.
Share your “Yes!” moment with us!
By Felicia Edlin
“As I say yes to life, life says yes to me!”
Louise Hay
*Supporting images from FreeDigitalPhotos.net, dan, graur codrin and Boaz zirconicusso
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Comments
My 'Yes' Moment
After 35 years in the corporate world sitting behind a desk, I finally said 'YES' to the right side of my brain begging me to escape and make a go of my little (for now) business when it started to take off.
It feels liberating and fabulous, and while it isn't without hard work and risks...it's worth it to make a go of your dreams. No matter how old you are or what stage of life you're in...go for it! If you don't, it will be one of those horrid regrets you look back on.
Love this article...thanks for encouraging others to say Yes!!
Joanne
Happy Moose Garden Art
http://www.etsy.com/shop/HappyMooseGardenArt
"A Season For Living"
My "yes" moment was when I decided to write the book I had been thinking about for so many years. In October 2011, I published my first book "A Season For Living." It is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and at my publisher iUniverse. I received a lot of positive feedback and have been encouraged to write a sequel, which I am 27 chapters into completing. It has been very rewarding and has allowed me to consider my second career as an author. I have been in banking in Atlanta for over 40 years. I have three daughters, three granddaughters and one grandson. I am almost sixty-four years old and I would like to encourage everyone to follow that special thing that you have always wanted to do. You are so right when you tell us to "Just Say Yes."
Thank you for allowing me to share my "yes" moment.
Susan Willis Updegraff
Atlanta, Georgia