I’ve also seen it more dramatically stated as "don’t set yourself on fire to keep others warm ".
It comes up a lot on the caregiving Reddit sub, there are way too many people who are manipulated into prioritizing other people’s needs above their own.
All good advice are lessons learned in the flames that chill, rather than burn.
It can apply to many differing situations, but the best thing you can do is look after yourself first and foremost. One cannot do anything for anyone else, if one is broken from lack of self-care.
Your Spidey Sense was tingling for sure.
They’re also adults, so they need to figure themselves out. Don’t burn yourself out with their shenanigans.
I love your comment from yesterday I think, “don’t burn yourself out to keep others warm.” I’m gonna steal it.
I’ve also seen it more dramatically stated as "don’t set yourself on fire to keep others warm ".
It comes up a lot on the caregiving Reddit sub, there are way too many people who are manipulated into prioritizing other people’s needs above their own.
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All good advice are lessons learned in the flames that chill, rather than burn.
It can apply to many differing situations, but the best thing you can do is look after yourself first and foremost. One cannot do anything for anyone else, if one is broken from lack of self-care.