Saying “I’m Done” can be difficult to do in an overwhelming situation. Often times, the promise of some kind of reward is why we keep going. However, there comes a point where we can’t do everything, and have to say no.
If we are being honest, we have all had days where we were at our limit. The hard part is knowing when to tell others we are at our limit. As an educator this is hard because the needs are so great, and I want to be the best change agent I can be. During the lockdown phase of the pandemic, I learned that there was only so much I could do on my own, and so I decided to start setting limits for myself.
If we are honest with ourselves when we typically hit the limit, we always cause those closest to us to suffer, our family and friends. We either neglect those who we are closest to, or we lash out at them because of our frustration. This is why we must ensure we put our energy where it counts the most.
In the end, a job is just a job. People who work there are here one day and gone the next. When you go, you no longer matter at that job. However, we have people in our lives who are here for us forever. When we prioritize what matters the most, we live a fulfilled life outside of work.
Let me know in the comments how you know you have reached your limit, and how do you prevent yourself from hitting burnout.
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