If you’re experiencing emotional burnout or feel like you overgive and get easily drained, it may be time to increase your emotional intelligence quotient (EQ).
Research shows it’s not caring or empathizing that depletes a person but the vulnerabilities of the giver. I used to think giving without considering myself was loving; I was wrong. With EQ skills, such as emotional regulation and healthy boundaries, I can now give far more without burnout—and you can, too!
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