For Those Who Give Too Much

Our Peer Worker, Karen shares with us her experience of ‘giving too much’.  If this resonates with you, then check out our next ‘For Those Who Give Too Much’ workshop.

‘I was always the person everybody came to when they needed a solution to a problem, when they needed a reliable volunteer or if they needed help to organise something. “You need someone to help organise a surprise party for next month? Sure, no problem.”

I was a giver, to the point where I felt exhausted, full of resentment and didn’t have time to do anything for myself or for the people that really needed me to be around. It is often said “if you want something doing, ask a busy person.” I now find myself asking why I once wore the role of busy person like a badge of honour? Now, I feel more content knowing why giving did not always feel good. Perhaps you are feeling this too, or maybe you find yourself pouring from an empty cup?

After burning myself out too many times, I started to think about what it means to give and what is considered “too much.”

I feel so excited being able to facilitate a workshop where there is opportunity to discuss the reasons why we give so much of ourselves. We’ll explore the science behind why it feels so rewarding and learn how to be more aware of the cost to ourselves and our health. I hope these conversations will help us become more aware of how much we give, learn how to set limits and be more effective at giving to enhance our own sense of wellbeing.’