You may feel like you are overextending yourself today. You might feel tempted to promise more than you can deliver or feel the need to please others at your own expense. Making your own needs a priority could help you stay in the right frame of mind to be helpful without wearing yourself down. You might consider setting aside a specific amount of time to work on things that are enjoyable to you today, like creative pursuits or recreational activities. At the same time, you might choose to allot a specific amount of time to helping others. This can prevent you from taking on too much at once. You will also be able to help others without depleting your energy.

Choosing to prioritize your wellness can allow you to help others without wearing yourself down. Our compassion for others can be a positive trait -- unless we overextend ourselves in our desire to help. As important as it is to be compassionate with others, we must also be willing to show compassion for ourselves. Setting aside a specific amount of time to focus on helping others can allow us to give ourselves wholeheartedly because we know that we aren't using up our resources. Balancing your needs with your attempts to assist others today will allow you to express your compassion without draining your energy.