Overextending Yourself Is Self-Abuse

In this candid episode of the Secret Life podcast, Brianne Davis-Gantt opens up about the often overlooked issue of overextending oneself. She shares her personal struggles with balancing a demanding career, motherhood, and personal life, highlighting how saying "yes" too often can lead to self-abuse and burnout. Brianne delves into the emotional and physical toll of constantly being on the go, exploring how this behavior stems from a fear of not being enough and the societal pressures to always be productive. Brianne discusses the importance of recognizing when you're overextending yourself and offers practical advice on how to create healthier boundaries and prioritize self-care. She emphasizes the need for downtime and the benefits of taking a step back to reassess one's commitments. Tune in to learn how to break the cycle of overextending and find a more balanced, fulfilling way of living. 🔑 Episode Keywords Overextending, Burnout, Self-Abuse, Boundaries, Self-Care, Work-Life Balance, Emotional Exhaustion, Recovery, Mental Health, Parenting, Personal Growth (00:00) So this overextending myself, this is never enough, right? It's that emptiness. (00:20) Welcome to the Secret Life podcast. Tell me your secret, I'll tell you mine. (01:00) After twelve years of recovery in sex and love addiction, I finally found my soulmate myself. (02:00) Today I'm pulling back the curtains of all kinds of human secrets. (03:00) Today we are talking about dun dun dun. Overextending yourself is another form of self-abuse. (Brianne Davis) I am literally abusing myself right now. I'm overextending myself. (10:00) I have too many clients. I have finished the second book. I'm working on the third book. (15:00) I cannot function on this level. Plus I'm doing videos, and I'm going to have a program. (20:00) It's another way to escape self. And I do it in the name of helping other people. (25:00) I felt empty. Does anybody else out there feel like that lately? Like, depleted and empty? (30:00) I'm so busy. And then I can reset on the weekends, but with a six-year-old now, it's hard. (35:00) I rather be in my house by myself, nobody talking to me. (40:00) You packed your vacation with so many activities, it doesn't feel relaxing and like a vacation. (45:00) You can't just sit and be and you have to keep saying yes to fill your day. (50:00) I feel like I'm getting in the way. Like, I keep saying too many yeses for things. (55:00) I need to do it in a way where I'm not burnt out. And as an avoidant or reformed avoidant. _____ If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction, depression, trauma, sexual abuse or feeling overwhelmed, we've compiled a list of resources at https://secretlifepodcast.com. _____ Secret Life Podcast's episodes include topics addressing addiction and recovery, mental health, alcoholism, drug addiction, sex addiction, love addiction, OCD, ADHD, dyslexia, eating disorders, debt & money issues, anorexia, depression, shoplifting,  molestation, sexual assault, trauma, relationships, self-love, friendships, community, secrets, self-care, courage, freedom, and happiness. ______ 
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