Periagoge
Scenario

When service becomes self-sacrifice

I notice I only feel truly happy when I am helping other people but I am completely burned out from volunteering and do not know how to stop.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You have confused your need for purpose with an obligation to deplete yourself for others.

Your guide for this
Nas
Nas works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Joy — what it is and how to find it?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.