"My time is not valuable to 99.9999% of people in the world.

But my time is the most valuable thing in the world to a few people."

The Trap of Overextension

We’ve all been there: giving too much to people or pursuits that don’t align with what matters most and don't return what we had hoped. Pouring our worth and power into our hopes for external validation.

We spend our time and energy on:

• People or clients we barely know.
• Chasing perfectionism or people-pleasing.
• Pursuing goals that reflect societal expectations rather than personal values.

The Cost of Overextension is Steep 

We lose presence with the people and priorities that mean the most to us. We sacrifice our peace, creativity, and health, all in the name of being “enough.”

We give away power and energy to other people who don’t want it and won’t return it. 

Not because they don’t want to or because they’re not nice people. But mostly because they have all their own stuff going on. Focused on the people and things where they want and need to be focused.

The constant chase for external validation leaves us feeling emptier, not fuller.

The Question That Changes Everything

When we turn inward and focus on the relationships and practices that fill us up, we create a life rooted in true value exchange and the most meaningful outcomes. 

The question shifts from, “Am I enough for them?” to, “Am I investing in what’s most important to me?”

Your Invitation to Reflect

Below is a reflection opportunity for you to get clear on where this exists in your own life. Take a moment to settle in and consider the questions below using the audio above to guide you. When you’re finished with the visualization, answer the following questions:

• What are you currently over-investing in with your time, energy, or resources?
• What is actually most or more important to you?
• How can you redesign your week (and year) to shift your focus toward what matters most?