Over commitment can stem from many factors: feeling incapable of saying no, perfectionism, fear of missing out, fear of disappointing people, etc. Over committing leads to stress, decreased productivity, burnout, damaged relationships, ect. 

Understand where your motivation comes from: Understanding where your motivation comes from helps you address your tendencies effectively. So much of our ego can be wrapped up in what people see you doing. Even with the best intentions, your motivations can be polluted by what you want other people to perceive of you.

Learn to tolerate discomfort: You need to recognize that saying no, or scaling back on commitments can feel uncomfortable, but that it’s also necessary for your wellbeing. Once you acknowledge this, you will get better at tolerating that discomfort. Remind yourself of the benefits that come from setting boundaries. 

Prioritizing: Evaluate your commitments and prioritize them based on the importance and relevance to your goals and values. Learning to distinguish between what is essential and what  is optional for you, your studio, and your family. Make the optional things worthwhile!

Learning to say no: Practice setting boundaries and saying no when necessary. It is 100% ok to decline opportunities or requests if they don't align with your priorities, or will add overwhelm to your life.

Assess your capacity: You need to be realistic about your time, limitations, energy, and resources. Avoid taking on more than you can handle, and leave room for rest, relaxation, and unexpected events. 

Setting limits: Establish boundaries around time and availability. Manage expectations by expressing limitations clearly to others. Limit the number of commitments you take on, and schedule regular breaks. 

Tracking your commitments: Keeping a record of commitments, deadlines, and obligations can help you gain clarity of your workload. This can help you identify patterns, and make adjustments accordingly. This can help you turn off your brain and keep your commitments in order. 

Delegating whenever possible: If you can hand over tasks that won’t compromise the quality of your studio, do it! Let someone else take over. You’ll miss out on collaborating and sharing creativity if you keep everything to yourself. 

Self care: Prioritize exercise, prayer, hobbies, and spending time with loved ones. This again comes down to habit. Self care is learning how to take care of yourself while you’re committed to different things. It’s not a one and done. 

Support: Sit down and talk to someone for guidance. Join studio owner groups, and let it be a productive place. Ask around as see who is good at prioritizing and delegating. This wll give you the perspective to manage commitment more effectively.