“Over-giving and codependent behavior eventually lead to feeling empty because at the end of the day there’s nothing left for you. Are you really a constructive problem-solver if your blanket solution to life is I’ll do more? Nope. Because no one can do that forever. The way out of this hellacious, self-sabotaging trap is mindfulness plus self-care. To interrupt these ingrained patterns, consider yourself first, instead of giving to others first. Consider checking in with yourself before committing.”