How much are you carrying simply because you became capable of carrying it?
In this episode of The Reset Sessions, I'm exploring something I've had to look at in my own life: the difference between caring about someone and taking responsibility for what belongs to them. When you're used to being the dependable one, the fixer, or the person who keeps everything together, it's easy to pick things up without ever stopping to ask whether they were actually yours to carry.
We're talking about other people's feelings, problems we automatically try to solve, the pressure to keep everyone okay, and why putting something down doesn't mean we suddenly stop caring.
If you've gotten so used to carrying everything that you don't even realize how heavy it is anymore, this conversation is an invitation to pause and figure out what actually belongs to you.
In this episode, we'll explore:
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Why being capable of handling something doesn't automatically make it your responsibility.
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How caring for someone can quietly turn into carrying things for them.
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The difference between being responsible to someone and responsible for them.
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Why putting something down can feel uncomfortable when you're used to being dependable.
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How to recognize when you've done your part and allow that to be enough.
🌿 Reflection Prompt
Think about something that's been taking up a lot of space in your mind lately and ask yourself:
Is this actually mine to carry?
If part of it belongs to you, take responsibility for that part.
But if it doesn't?
See what happens when you leave it where it belongs.
Because just because you can carry something doesn't mean it's yours to carry.
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