It’s important to recognize when you’re feeling overwhelmed, or... - Deepstash

It’s important to recognize when you’re feeling overwhelmed, or like you’re taking on too much. When this happens, it can be easy to let other people’s needs take precedence over yours—but if you don’t set boundaries around what’s okay for you, others will continue to take advantage of that generosity and exhaust you.

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