Prioritize Your Own Work to Succeed

Overcommitting to help others can lead to detrimental consequences for individuals, particularly students and adults who struggle with people-pleasing behaviors. To combat this, it is crucial to prioritize one's own responsibilities first, allowing for timely and effective completion of personal tasks. Strategies such as taking time to consider requests before agreeing, delegating tasks in collaborative settings, and empowering others to take on specific roles can alleviate the burden. Encouraging communication that promotes delegation, like recognizing a peer's strengths, supports a balanced approach to group work and fosters personal accountability.