Have you ever caught yourself saying “yes” when you really wanted to say “no”? Putting others first out of guilt or to keep others happy, only to realise you have little time or energy left for yourself or the things that matter to you?
Over time, constantly showing up for others or doing things that do not feel aligned with your values can shift your own needs, goals and wellbeing into the background (Cloud & Townsend, 2017).