The stress load was too much to handle, but they knew what to do, so they took action and calmed the stress load down.

It was just getting too much, and I could feel it in my body.

This was the experience from last weekend when I had a very busy social time.

Meeting new people, trying out new things, and so much change that my introvert self was longing for seclusion, or to simply have some quiet time with just one person.

I withdrew a little, had a break, and now my cup has been restored.

The important thing was that I recognised this, was able to communicate my needs, and give myself self care.

• What stresses you?


• What fills your cup and what drains it?


• Do you know when the stress load is too much or it’s getting near its ‘camel straw’ breaking point?

I know you’re not a camel. Camels never read my blog posts, but as the saying goes ‘It’s the final straw that breaks the camel’s back’

So how is your back? What sized load are you carrying and what could be a final straw?

https://turningthepage.co.nz/when-the-stress-is-too-much/