Are you the fixer? The one who always steps up, saves the day, and keeps everything running smoothly? Yeah, that might sound noble, but here’s the truth—you’re not helping. You’re enabling.
Hilary is here to break down why over-functioning is actually a trap—for you and everyone around you. You think you’re keeping things together, but what you’re really doing is creating dependence, burning yourself out, and blocking others from stepping up. And let’s be real—you kind of love being the one everyone relies on, don’t you? 👀
Why “helping” is keeping everyone stuck (including you)How over-functioning leads to exhaustion, resentment, and crappy relationshipsThe sneaky reason you can’t stop fixing everythingHow to back off without guilt and let people handle their own messThe magic of actually receiving for once (yes, you deserve it)00:00 Are You Over-Functioning?02:00 Five Reasons Over-Functioning is Bad02:32 Reason 1: Training People to Rely on You03:24 Reason 2: Robbing Others of Their Wins and Lessons05:08 Reason 3: Getting Something Out of It08:08 Reason 4: Hogging the Joy of Giving09:53 Reason 5: Blocking the Flow of Reciprocity12:22 The Hard Truth & Simple FixIt’s time to drop the superhero cape and let people solve their own damn problems. Because the less you do, the more you actually get.
🎧 Listen now & start unburdening yourself!
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💬 Which one is harder for you—saying “no” or asking for help? Spill in the comments!