Remember the Oompa-Loompas from Willy Wonka? Those little orange guys had a fun song for each one of the kids who went overboard. There are lots of times when maybe we’ve had a little too much of something—whether it’s food or time in the sun. And it can be hard to get a read on whether you’ve reached the point of no return. So we gathered some ways to help you know when to say “that’s enough.”
Dinner. Your brain is sort of on a time delay when it comes to registering food. It can take 20 minutes for it to realize you have a full stomach. So decide how much you’re going to eat and stick to that, then wait 20 minutes for your brain to catch up.
Sitting on a plane. Summer’s prime travel time. But if you’re going by plane, you shouldn’t sit for too long. Walk around the cabin once every 2 hours. This’ll help avoid blood clotting in your legs.
Salt. Picture a teaspoon—1 teaspoon. Now, fill it with a little pile of salt. That’s it. That’s all the salt you should have in a day to stay healthy and help avoid high blood pressure and heart disease. To cut back, cook with herbs and spices instead.
Clutter. When your living room is so messy that it keeps tugging at your mind, the mess needs addressing. If you don’t have time for major cleaning, just organize papers, books, and the worst of the mess in neat piles. It’ll ease your mind until you can really clean up.
Nap. There’s totally nothing wrong with taking a little mid-afternoon siesta if you can sneak it in at work or home. It’ll help you get through the rest of the day. The trick: Keep it between 10 and 20 minutes. Anything more and you’ll feel groggy.
Driving. Drowsy driving can be as bad as, if not sometimes worse than, driving after drinking. It’s a good idea to take a break every 2 hours, to avoid that fuzzy-headed feeling and the temptation to nod off. Walk, stretch, enjoy the world’s largest ball of twine—anything to take a break from the car and to keep the kids from touching each other.
TV. How long has that TV been on?! Hold your hand out in front of you with your index finger up. Move your hand slowly from side to side 20 times, letting your eyes follow it. If your eyes feel heavy, then they’re fatigued, and it’s time to turn off the Extreme Makeover marathon.
Stress. Everyday stresses like rushing through the house to get the kids ready for school on time and paying bills are one thing. The other kind of stress (when you feel your heart jumping, have stomach issues, or feel just plain wigged-out) can hurt your health. If that feeling lasts for a week or more, you should talk with a doctor.
Sunshine. You can get sun poisoning after spending as little as 30 minutes (unprotected) in the sun. So don’t fool yourself that you’re not going to be outside for very long. Take a few minutes to put on sunscreen—you’ll be glad you did. And when you’re outside, keep an eye on your skin. Sometimes you can’t spot red because it’s too bright outside. So here’s a little trick: Press the bottom of a glass or bottle down on your skin. If the skin whitens, you’re burning.
Comments from Members
A lot of those suggestions our family already does and it is great that the writer has shared them with everyone else. My favorite is Nap time! 
TV was the worst for us and so when we cut it out of our budget, it was the best thing we could have done. Now we take the time we would have spent watching tv and do family things like going on hikes or going to the beach. We have been without cable tv for about 9 years now!
Years ago, my brother made a statement to me that really stuck. We were in a conversation about personal problems.(the hubby) He told me "Anything that gives you that much stress, get rid of it." Guess what. I did. It is not for everyone. But smaller things that stress you more than you use it, get rid of it! It was hard for me at first, but if you get rid of emotional tags one or two at a time, it is not that hard. Good luck!
Hi, Kim from Vocalpoint. Do you have other ideas to share on this topic about Enough is Enough? I love these ideas we found, but I am sure you have some too. Let us know 
. Love to read your ideas. Thanks...
Enough is Enough... when you consistantly give of your time,attention ,feelings and resources to someone you love and then just never seem to get anything but grief in return
Also, at dinner use a smaller plate and fill it, your eyes see a whole plate of food so you trick yourself into thinking you ate a lot.. Put your fork down on the table after EVERY bite and completely chew it.. This takes more time so the 20 minute rule works better also if you are right handed use your left hand to eat.. That slows you down also.. Make your plate pretty and colorful.. Enjoy the surroundings..
DEBBIE FROM OHIO
These are great ideas, but... Apparently I am burning while I sit here in a room with the lights off and blinds closed. I tried the bottle trick and my skin whitened. 
Oh - and I haven't been out in the sun since Friday when I was out briefly and didn't burn.
errr...I nap for 4-6 hours at a time. Maybe that's not really a nap.
