There is no prize for burnout

I see you all working so hard on your healing while trying to take care of others in your life. It can be a difficult balancing act managing others' needs while not neglecting your own self-care. If you struggle with giving yourself permission to take a break, remember there is no prize for burnout.

Learning to honor your boundaries and practice the art of saying no is hard for so many people. If you experienced neglect, abandonment, having to raise yourself, grew up people-pleasing or grew up believing self-sacrifice was a virtue, you may find boundaries to be especially challenging. You might be trying to spare others from the pain you endured by trying to be there for them 24/7. This is a guaranteed path to exhaustion.

So how do you start prioritizing yourself while still being there for others? Start small by carving out time for YOU and make that time non-negotiable. Schedule it! Stop saying yes when you want to say no. Listen to your body when you are feeling stressed and overwhelmed. Start spending your time more wisely and be mindful of those who drain your battery and never charge it.

Boundaries do not need to be angry, electric fences. They are simply meant to hold space for you before you can hold space for others. They are there to ensure you are living life authentically without anger, resentment, and regret. You do not need to apologize for having needs. You deserve the same care you put in to others.

Light and love,

Jena