Tessa ReneeLet’s clear something up: being called “too much” is not an insult, it’s a compliment from people who weren’t written with enough depth to handle you. Main characters are always “too much” too loud, too bold, too emotional, too ambitious. And that’s exactly why they’re unforgettable. Side characters fade; leads leave a mark.
Step one: Redefine “too much.” If you love deeply, if you speak loudly, if you show up with passion that’s not excess, that’s authenticity. Being vibrant in a world that thrives on dull is revolutionary. The people calling you “too much” usually just aren’t enough.
Step two: Stop shrinking. The worst thing you can do is dilute yourself to fit a storyline that wasn’t even written for you. Don’t soften your laugh, lower your voice, or bite your tongue to make background characters comfortable. The main character isn’t supposed to blend in, they’re supposed to stand out.
Step three: See it as proof of power. People only call you “too much” when your presence disrupts the narrative they built for themselves. That disruption? That’s impact. It means you made them notice. And if your energy feels like a lot, it’s because you’re carrying the weight of a full plot line.
Step four: Channel it into growth. Use that “too much” energy as fuel. Start the business, wear the outfit, write the book, take up the space. Don’t wait for applause because your shine isn’t meant for approval, it’s meant for legacy.
At the end of the day, “too much” is just the echo of people who weren’t written with the range to match your story. Don’t apologize for being a novel in a world full of footnotes.
Final Thought:
You’re not too much, you’re just everything they couldn’t handle.
Disclaimer:
This series is for entertainment and empowerment. Don’t shrink your energy for anyone, your story deserves the spotlight.
Tessa Renee
