The most important lesson for over givers

The one thing you must know to avoid resentment and burnout.

If you like to listen, you can press play and listen as I walk and talk (read: ramble - it’s a much longer version). If you prefer to read keep scrolling down to read the shortened text version and to enjoy the photographs from my walk.

I'm coming to you today from the soggy Surrey Hills, where the drizzle seems to match my contemplative mood. As I amble along with Moe, I share a tale for all of us overgivers out there—those who put others before themselves, often to their own detriment.

Before leaving for my walk, I found myself conflicted about attending an online business meeting tonight. It’s a group of wonderful women, all focused on doing business by following intuition. For months, I’ve missed these meetings due to late shifts at the gift shop where I work. The shop has long hours, and making it to the meetings has been tough. Ashamed that my business had dried up, I thought, What have I got to share? Is there any business newsworthy enough?

And then it struck me: I do have something significant to share, and maybe my mistake discoveries and learnings will help others who are doubting themselves right now. Sometimes we have to burn it down to start again. This doesn’t just apply to business, it applies to all areas of life where we feel burnt out and frustrated.

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