The Hidden Emotional Traps That Secretly Haunt Chronic Over-Givers—Are You Falling Into Them?
You know that old saying, “It is better to give than to receive”? Sure, it’s catchy—almost feels noble to live by it. But here’s a curveball: have you ever paused to think about what happens when you tip the scales too far toward giving? Like, what if being Mr. or Ms. Generous all the time is actually draining your emotional bank account? I’ve been down that road, constantly offering help, nodding “yes” even when my gut screamed “no,” and somehow managing to forget about myself in the whirlwind. Sound familiar? This isn’t about killing your generous spirit—that’s pure gold. It’s about realizing that even the best givers can run on empty if they don’t strike a balance. So, if you’ve caught yourself wondering, “Am I giving way too much of myself?” buckle up. Let’s unpack seven emotional patterns that might be lurking beneath your habit of chronic over-giving—and why sometimes, just sometimes, putting yourself first isn’t selfish… it’s survival.
LEARN MOREI’ve often heard it said, “It is better to give than to receive.” And while there’s certainly merit in being generous, have you ever stopped to consider the emotional cost of being a chronic over-giver?
