Do you give too much?

I have met many women especially who give too much to others at the expense of themselves.  Constantly helping others and ignoring yourself will cause an imbalance in the heart chakra.  Over the years, an imbalance can manifest into emotional issues or physical disease.
   
Pardon the cliché, but the pre-flight instructions to put on your own mask before helping others applies to life as well.  If you really care about others, how will you be there for them if you are not healthy or alive?
   
People who give too much tend to be overweight because they take on the stress of others and do not take the time to relax.  Also, some time in their life, many have learned, or developed a detrimental mindset, that they should not look after themselves before others; they actually feel guilty if they make time for themselves and make healthy choices.

Think of the example you are setting for your children and others you care about.  The best thing you can do for them is to be a positive role model and look after yourself.
 
One step to reverse this unhealthy habit is to place your hands over your heart before you go to bed each night, with the intent of sending love to yourself, and think of at least one thing you can do for yourself the next day - and then do it!