In order to take care of yourself, you must be willing and able to let other people take care of themselves.
You are not responsible for everyone else’s happiness, success, or wellbeing.
Do what you can to help others, especially those in your care, but also be mindful and respectful of where your responsibility ends and their responsibility begins.
If they are capable and competent, give them the space and freedom to express that.
Even if they are not, you are still not necessarily obliged to act on their behalf, so be sure before you do.
You cannot be everything to everyone, nor should you try.
Let the people around you be themselves and let them do their own work.
Help where you can, but never at the cost of your own obligations.
You have your own responsibilities that you are uniquely qualified for and capable of attending to, and these tasks deserve your undivided attention.
No one is going to fill your shoes while you are trying to fill everyone else’s.
Establish clear boundaries and do your best to maintain them.
Only you can be you, so let others be themselves.
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