The Art of Moderation

This week I have learned, in multiple facets of life, the importance of moderating oneself. I have found that one of my many weaknesses that the Lord has given me to overcome is a tendency to go all in at once. This weakness applies to relationships, projects, assignments, work, and pretty much everything else in life. At face value, this can be a huge positive. I don't struggle to get motivated to start things, I'm able to sustain my energy for a time, and those around me usually benefit from it. However, the problems start to come after the newness wears off. I start to tire quickly because of the excess of energy I put in all at once. It's as if I drank a gallon of water all at once, but after a while, I have none left. I will continue with that analogy in a moment. This weakness has led to a lot of stress and anxiety, not just in myself bu also in the lives of those around me whom I care about very deeply. My energy starts to die and I suddenly have less energy to help and support them, which stands in stark contrast with the abundance of support and help I was able to put in just a short time before. At work, I burn out quickly when starting a new job because I go all in and have nothing left in the tank after a short time. So, the lesson that I've learned this week that will help me combat that is the art of moderation. If I can take small sips out of that jug of water over a longer time, I can stay energized and motivated for an extended period of time. I will still run out eventually, but I can anticipate that and plan breaks such as small vacations, days off, or a date night with my significant other. I need to slow down, enjoy life, and spread out my resources throughout the different facets of life, and moderate myself in all things.

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