We’ve all heard the old saying that it is better to give than receive. It does feel wonderful to give and help others, but how do we know when we’ve started to give too much? 

One of the first things you may notice is feeling drained.

Giving is one thing, but chronic over-giving is another. If giving just doesn’t feel right, that’s your first clue to make some adjustments.

Anytime I find myself feeling tired for many days, and I can’t trace it back to a lack of sleep, I look at my interactions with others.

I reassess whether I’ve allowed myself to give in a way that feels right or if I’ve let myself get wrapped up into all their needs and wants.

Once I identify some patterns with people that are apparently draining me, I take action and change it asap!

It used to bother me so much to set boundaries with people or tell them no I can’t do this or that, you know to take care of my needs first. But, I realized quickly, if I...