Know Your Own Limits

Everyone has limits to physical strength and abilities, as well as mental and emotional capabilities.  For example, there is a limit to how much weight  you can lift safely and how much stress you can take before causing yourself injury or illness.  These limitations vary from time to time, depending on the situation.

Here are some other reminders about observing your own limits:

• Your capabilities change as you age.  Your skills, expertise and judgment may improve but your eyesight, physical strength and flexibility may decrease.   
• If you are tired, you are less capable than usual of doing your job safely. 
• Fatigue is also a factor in traffic incidents.  Don’t drive if you are too tired to do so safely. 

Over-exerting yourself and over-reaching your abilities can have disastrous results.  Know your own limitations and respect them!