At some point in my life, I genuinely thought being there for everyone all the time was a personality trait to be proud of. My phone was always on, and I always replied fast. Whenever someone needed something? I was there. No questions asked. I thought that made me a good person, but in reality, it actually made me exhausted. And slowly, invisibly, resentful. Here's the thing about always being available- people stop appreciating it and start expecting it. And the moment you're not available, suddenly you're the problem. You've essentially trained everyone around you that your time has no value, your energy is infinite, and your needs come last. And the worst part is you did it to yourself. I'm not saying become cold or unreachable. But there is something deeply necessary about being a little unavailable sometimes. About letting a message sit. About saying "I can't right now" without a three paragraph explanation. About having hours in your day that belong to you and nobody else. Your availability is a resource, treat it like one. Not everyone who needs you right now actually needs you right now. And the ones who respect you will understand that. ❤️&💡
