The Truth About Being Able to "Handle a Lot"

There was a moment in my life when I realized something that completely shifted my perspective: being able to "handle a lot" isn't actually normal. Can you relate? Did you ever feel like your ability to so much made you strong? I know I did.

Yes, it’s true—you are strong and resilient. I see that in you, and it’s a beautiful thing. But here’s the reality: allowing yourself to consistently endure so much heaviness—whether it’s negativity, pain, or carrying the emotional weight for others—will eventually catch up with you. And when it does, it’s not going to feel like strength anymore. It will feel like burnout, exhaustion, and emotional depletion.

Many of us are taught, whether directly or indirectly, to put ourselves last. We’re told to please others, to “keep the peace,” to not rock the boat, to be the ones who always endure. So we think we have to shoulder it all, thinking it’s a badge of honor. But this constant pushing is part of the programming we’ve internalized—programming that doesn’t serve us in the long run.

The truth is this: you don’t have to carry the weight of the world, and you don’t have to push yourself to your breaking point to be worthy. In fact, constantly pushing yourself is actually a sign that it’s time to begin deprogramming that mindset.

It’s time to stop believing that handling everything on your own makes you strong. It’s time to embrace peace, stillness, and slowness. To give yourself permission to not have to be the one who handles it all.

Peace is one of my top priorities. And let me tell you, if something or someone disturbs that peace? Peace out✌🏻 Because protecting your peace is your responsibility, and that’s where your true strength lies.

So, ask yourself: What in your life do you need to start releasing in order to protect your peace? What can you let go of, or say “no” to, that’s been draining your energy?

Let’s embrace the slowness, stillness and peace of life ❤️