04/07/2026
Don't worry, I'm okay! But this picture perfectly captures what happens when you try to carry too much.
My husband constantly reminds me that I overdo it - giving too much, doing too much, and quite literally carrying too much. When I dropped all this on the stairs, the message finally clicked.
I am the person who refuses to make two trips to the car. I will load up my arms, shoulders, and hands with bags until I can barely walk. I do the exact same thing when moving between floors in my house or rushing to back-to-back meetings. My calendar stays packed, and work usually swallows my meal times. Simply put: I carry too much.
I know I am not the only one.
There is a whole club of us who feel the burden of responsibility belongs squarely on our shoulders. We disguise it as perfectionism, control, or a strong work ethic to make it look like a positive trait. But if we look closer, it often stems from insecurity and a deep need to be needed.
Sometimes, you have to drop everything to realize you never needed to hold it all in the first place.
Are you part of the "I carry too much" club, too? What is one thing you can put down today to lighten your load? Let me know below so we can support each other in making more than one trip!
