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Overgiving can feel like a natural part of caring for others. You may say yes when you are already busy, take responsibility for problems that are not yours, or put your own needs aside because someone else needs your help.

Between work, family, relationships, responsibilities, and everything else on your schedule, it can be easy to put yourself last. You may know that you need more rest, quiet time, movement, or personal space, but finding the time can feel like

Saying no sounds simple. So why can it feel so difficult? If you are a caring, helpful, service-oriented person, you may have learned to put other people’s needs before your own. You want to be dependable. You want to help.