Yes, I'll do it
Just before the subway doors closed on her way to work, Yuna answered first again.
Yuna always took on others' work first on her way to work. After repeating the same answer, she finally faced the words she could not bring herself to say.
On the morning subway, Yuna agrees to give a sudden presentation. After repeating the same answer elsewhere that day, the words she swallowed on the evening platform stop in her throat.
When you say yes to a request right away
When someone else’s expectations come first, take a look at what’s already on your plate too. It can open up a little more room in your answer.
What was going on the last time you said yes to someone’s request right away?
Were there words you offered first, and words that never came out? Set the conditions before you side by side. Which felt heavier?
Scenes
- 01 · Just Before Closing 01 · Just Before Closing — Just before the train doors closed, her team leader called. When asked if she could give today's presentation, Yuna nodded before answering. Yuna: Yes, I'll do it.
- 02 · The Shape of the Words Left Behind 02 · The Shape of the Words Left Behind — Yuna took out that day's transit card, presentation schedule, and phone one by one. The words I didn't want to give the presentation never came out; only the edges of the three objects kept being aligned. Dowon: Of the three things placed before you that day, which felt heavier?
- 03 · Another Lunch She Took On 03 · Another Lunch She Took On — At lunch three days later, Minseok slid the next presentation schedule toward Yuna. She took it first again, only then realizing there were no chopsticks in her hands. Minseok: Could you take it again this time? Yuna: Yes, I'll do it.
- 04 · Words Stopped in Her Throat 04 · Words Stopped in Her Throat — That night, Yuna opened her mouth before the sound of the train arrived. She meant to say she couldn't do it today, but only the first words came out before folding back into her throat. Yuna: I…
Stories by Dowon
- Dowon
- When I stop exercising, it feels like the life I want gets put off too.
- While doing the dishes, another path came to mind.
- Why do the words come easily in the car, but stop when I’m with them?
- After the interview, choosing substance over expansion
- Since my body changed, even familiar tasks feel unfamiliar.
- After getting the kids to bed, I wonder if I’m ready to date someone new.
- After a gathering, I need to be alone
- As I get ready for work, should I start by fixing what I’m lacking?