The More You Do .........
My mother once told me, "the more you do, the more people expect you to do". Wise words, and they apply to both our personal life and work life.
I have always believed in working hard, doing the best job I can do and, in most cases, going above and beyond what was expected. Most of the time this effort is appreciated, however there are instances where I have been taken advantage of. Some people are more than willing to let you do not only your own work, but theirs too.
I enjoy helping others both at home and at work. When doing for someone else it gives me a feeling of satisfaction knowing that I have helped another person. Their thanks and appreciation are all I need; I'm not looking for grand gestures on their part or public acknowledgement for what I have done.
The most difficult thing for those who give their time and energy to others is the knowledge that some will easily take advantage of them. These people have learned over time that if they wait it out someone else will do it for them, and they are quite content to do so. It isn't that they intentionally set out to use someone, they just don't resist when the help is offered.
The givers, the ones who will take on more than their share, need to learn how to set some boundaries so they will not "burn out" or become resentful over time. Make sure that you have a comfortable amount of time to do your own work before offering to take on more. Practice saying no; as much as you want to help, you can't take on every request that you receive. When you do agree to assist others be sure it's something you really can and want to do.
As you continue helping those around you be sure to take care of yourself. It's easier to be the giver of time if you know how to set boundaries so you will not take on more than you should.
I have always believed in working hard, doing the best job I can do and, in most cases, going above and beyond what was expected. Most of the time this effort is appreciated, however there are instances where I have been taken advantage of. Some people are more than willing to let you do not only your own work, but theirs too.
I enjoy helping others both at home and at work. When doing for someone else it gives me a feeling of satisfaction knowing that I have helped another person. Their thanks and appreciation are all I need; I'm not looking for grand gestures on their part or public acknowledgement for what I have done.
The most difficult thing for those who give their time and energy to others is the knowledge that some will easily take advantage of them. These people have learned over time that if they wait it out someone else will do it for them, and they are quite content to do so. It isn't that they intentionally set out to use someone, they just don't resist when the help is offered.
The givers, the ones who will take on more than their share, need to learn how to set some boundaries so they will not "burn out" or become resentful over time. Make sure that you have a comfortable amount of time to do your own work before offering to take on more. Practice saying no; as much as you want to help, you can't take on every request that you receive. When you do agree to assist others be sure it's something you really can and want to do.
As you continue helping those around you be sure to take care of yourself. It's easier to be the giver of time if you know how to set boundaries so you will not take on more than you should.
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