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I can totally relate to this situation, I often tell everyone I’m pretty busy and need a bit of notice as people tend to off load on me at short notice and then I’m snowed under. Just try and make them aware to communicate well to you, and you can both do your jobs to suit each other, and to make sure they give you enough notice and if they don’t tell you in enough time make sure they’re aware of that.
That’s a really healthy approach—clear expectations and gentle reminders go a long way. It’s okay to ask for structure so you’re not drowning in last-minute surprises.
I'm all for helping in any way that I can, but I always say to inbox me. 1. I like having record and 2. A boundary for me is not having something thrown at me disrupting my work at any hour of the day. I will get it done, but not before my critical tasks.
Inbox-first is smart. Having that written record sets boundaries without confrontation.
I am the exact same way. I love being approachable don't get me wrong but then everyone comes to me and just dumps on me. I start to feel very emotionally burned out after a while.
Being the “go-to” person sounds flattering, but it can quietly chip away at your energy.
That's a difficult one. You obviously have a very caring nature. You want to help them but don't want to upset them further by saying you don't want them to offload onto you. It drags you down when people talk about their problems because you care enough to get emotionally effected. It's a great quality but you really do need to distance yourself when it gets too much.
That's such a kind and thoughtful reflection. It's true... caring deeply can be both a strength and a weight.