Too Much of a Good Thing Is Too Much
We’re taught to chase more—more success, more connection, more of everything we once prayed for.
And yet, you may have noticed a subtle shift:
what once felt like abundance now leaves you strangely tired.
This isn’t failure.
It’s the difference between abundance and excess—
and every powerful woman eventually learns the line between the two.
Abundance vs. Excess
Abundance is a steady current: the sense of more than enough.
It’s a full table where everyone eats and there’s still bread in the basket.
It’s money that flows in and out with ease.
It’s relationships that nourish instead of deplete.
Excess, on the other hand, is what happens when the flow tips into overdrive.
Too many projects.
Too many invitations.
Too many yeses to things that once felt exciting but now crowd your calendar.
Excess doesn’t just fill your life; it leaks your energy.
It turns abundance—which is inherently life-giving—into something that feels like a slow, invisible drain.
The Subtle Cost of “More”
At first, excess looks like success.
You asked for a thriving business and got it.
You wanted a vibrant social life—and you’re never without plans.
You dreamed of opportunities—and now the offers keep coming.
But underneath the full calendar and the beautiful chaos, you notice:
Irritation instead of joy when another “amazing opportunity” appears.
Decision fatigue where simple choices feel heavy.
A low-level exhaustion that no spa weekend quite fixes.
This isn’t ingratitude.
It’s your body telling you that what once signaled freedom has slipped into a form of self-drain.
Why We Miss the Shift
High-achieving women are conditioned to equate more with better.
We built careers and lives by saying yes—by proving we could hold it all.
So when abundance quietly turns to excess, we double down, afraid to appear ungrateful or to lose momentum.
But true abundance isn’t about volume; it’s about vitality.
It feeds you instead of empties you.
Recognizing Excess in Every Area
Work:
Opportunities, clients, projects—when your schedule leaves no space to breathe or create, abundance has tipped into excess.
Relationships:
Even good friendships can become draining if every conversation is a rescue mission or every night is booked solid.
Possessions:
The clothes, the gadgets, the home upgrades—what once felt like celebration now requires maintenance and mental bandwidth.
Inner Life:
Too many courses, teachers, podcasts—even in the name of growth—can drown out your own inner guidance.
The Art of Gentle Shedding
Abundance asks: What truly nourishes me now?
Excess asks: What can I lovingly release?
Begin with one simple audit:
List the areas of your life—work, home, relationships, spiritual practice.
For each, ask:
“Does this give me energy or quietly take it?”Circle anything that consistently drains you, even if it once thrilled you.
Then practice the power of the holy no:
thank what has served you, and let it go.
This isn’t scarcity—it’s stewardship of your life force.
Living in the Sweet Spot of Enough
Abundance is more than enough, not as much as possible.
It is the feeling of spaciousness—time to savor a meal, to read a book, to hear your own thoughts.
When you release excess, you rediscover:
Clarity—your yes regains its potency.
Energy—your body exhale-relaxes into a natural rhythm.
Presence—you show up to your work, your relationships, and your own heart fully, instead of scattered.
Your Invitation
This week, notice where you are full and where you are flooded.
Choose one small place to shed: an obligation, a recurring commitment, even a shelf of “someday” projects.
Feel the difference: the quiet hum of true abundance—
a life that is more than enough,
never too much.
When you honor the line between abundance and excess,
you stop measuring success by what you can hold
and start measuring it by what feeds your soul without depleting your power.
