Self-imposed loads are often the results of wanting to do big things for God. In this section of the lecture Jim Anderson talks about the loads we impose on ourselves when we want to produce a great impression, try to meet someone's expectations, strive for perfectionism and confuse "my best" with "the best".  Jim Anderson uses a historic illustration from the Book of Jeremiah to show that God's work is light when we go about it resting and rejoicing in his protection and provision.