Just Because You Can Doesn’t Mean You Have To
The Story of Maya
For years, Maya was the one who carried it all.
At work, she was the fixer—the person who solved problems, picked up the slack, and stayed late to meet deadlines. At home, she was the dependable one, the person who made sure everything ran smoothly. And in her business, she was the one who quietly handled all the moving pieces so nothing fell apart.
If someone dropped the ball, Maya picked it up. If a crisis showed up, she managed it. If no one else stepped forward, she did.
And because she could carry it all… she did.
But here’s the problem: the more she carried, the more everyone else let her. They got comfortable while she got exhausted.
Eventually, her body started showing signs of wear and tear—fatigue, stress, even some health scares. And on top of that, she found herself growing frustrated as she watched others sit back, never stepping up, while she held the weight of it all.
The Shift
Maya finally realized something important: just because she could doesn’t mean she had to.
That truth changed everything.
She began giving back the responsibilities that weren’t hers to carry. She let people face the consequences of their own choices. And yes, there were tantrums at first. People resisted. But then something incredible happened—others rose.
They took responsibility. They found solutions. They did the work.
And Maya? She finally got her energy back. She got her peace back. She got her life back.
Your Turn
If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve been the “Maya” in your family, workplace, or business. The fixer. The responsible one. The person who keeps it all together.
But here’s the truth: you don’t have to carry it all. In fact, when you stop, not only do you free yourself—you create space for others to grow.
3 Questions to Reflect On:
Where are you carrying responsibilities that don’t truly belong to you?
How is that costing you—physically, emotionally, or financially?
What might change if you let others face their own choices and consequences?
3 Steps You Can Take This Week:
Pause before you say “yes” and ask: “Is this mine to carry?”
Hand back one responsibility, no matter how small, and let it stay with the person it belongs to.
Allow at least one person in your world to experience the results of their own decision without rescuing them.
You don’t have to be the fixer anymore. You don’t have to prove your worth by over-functioning or exhausting yourself. You’re allowed to reclaim your energy, your peace, and your freedom.
✨ Ready to stop carrying it all and start creating results with ease? Schedule a call with me today.
