Whew this topic right here!!!!!! We as people are naturally people pleasers whether we want to admit it or not. It’s also that very reason we find ourselves in situations where we are extremely frustrated and overwhelmed. Let’s take a look at some signs that show us we’re overextending ourselves.
Signs You’re Overextending Yourself:
-You spend time worrying about other people’s circumstances
– You say “yes” to everything
-Commit to things without thinking it through
-You don’t quit when it makes the most sense personally
How To Overcome This:
-Acknowledge that you do it
-Prioritize what’s most important
-Pause/Take Time & Say No Assertively
-Spend time with yourself
-Ignore Expectations
-PUT YOURSELF FIRST!!!!!
Stop worrying about what someone will do about your “no”; if you can live with it that’s all that matters. Do you really believe someone else’s needs are more important than your own??? SAY NO-Choose yourself! LEARN HOW TO BE COMFORTABLE SAYING NO AND OTHERS NOT BEING OKAY WITH YOUR DECISION!! Once you get comfortable with that life will become a lot more simple. Also, stop taking on things/people that break you down instead of help strengthen you. I want to leave you with the fact that you have the power to say “no”; you don’t have to grant everyone’s needs and wants. This way you’re not run down and can have time to focus on the things that are important to you.
Another thing to take in consideration it’s okay to show up for those who have your back, BUT more than likely the people you are drained from overextending yourself hasn’t done the same for you. Keeping that in mind I’m literally begging you to put yourself [your kids if you have some] at the center at all times NOT others! REMEMBER: BECOME COMFORTABLE BEING UNCOMFORTABLE-CHOOSE PEACE! I AM FOREVER ROOTING FOR YOU!
