The 5 Birth Months Most Likely To Burn Themselves Out Trying To Keep Everyone Else Happy
Grustock | Shutterstock People-pleasers want what’s best for everyone. Sadly, it doesn't do them any favors. Instead, they will let themselves burn out spectacularly while they keep everyone else happy.
Astrology actually plays a huge role in our people-pleasing tendencies. Some signs are more likely to put others before themselves. It’s their best way to avoid conflict and drama, but it's likely draining them slowly over time.
The 5 birth months who put everyone else's needs over their own:
1. January babies are loyal to a fault
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People born in January are often thoughtful, watchful, and quiet. Their kind disposition can make them great friends. Discipline and loyalty are great, but they’re only effective when they extend the same kindness to themselves. It’s great to please the people in our lives, but what happens when we are giving ourselves the short end of the stick?
People-pleasing sounds great in theory, but in execution, it can be harmful. People with birthdays at the start of the year might pour everything into others and leave themselves drained and suffering.
2. February babies are very empathetic and put others' needs first
If you have a February Pisces birthday, you are likely intensely sensitive. Pisces are empathetic and kind. They feel strong emotions and sometimes struggle to navigate it all (speaking from experience as a March Pisces). When someone else is having a hard time, they want to jump in and help. Even if it completely drains them.
People with February birthdays can’t put themselves first, even when they need to. They believe their purpose is to provide help and care for others. Even if they end up feeling burnt out, they still do everything they can for the people in their lives.
3. March babies can't handle when the people they love are in pain
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Are you seeing a trend? People born at the start of the year, especially Pisces, are incredibly empathetic. People born in March have literally been called "breathing empathy sponges.”
They feel what everyone else around them does. The energy feels heavy, and they feel the urge to do everything they can to carry that weight for other people. Of course, this is too much for them to bear. It becomes so overwhelming that they burn themselves out. They have great intentions, but they can only do so much.
When tensions are high, Pisces shrink to make themselves less noticeable. Instead, they bend over backward for everyone else to keep peace. They’d rather take on the tough emotions than make someone else deal with it.
4. August babies live for helping other people and never say no
We’ve finally moved down the calendar. August birthdays fall under Leo and Virgo. Both of these signs are known for being productive and hardworking.
Carrying the weight of the world for other people helps them feel accomplished. They are generous and take pride in being useful. What better way than by helping the people they care about? The only problem is they can't stop once they start.
People with August birthdays get in their own way. While helping people makes them feel fulfilled, neglecting themselves takes a toll. They can’t show up for others when they are struggling to stay afloat.
5. December babies are generous but never expect the same in return
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Did you know people born in December receive 160 fewer gifts in their lifetime? Often, it’s because people will combine their birthday gift with their holiday one. Sometimes, the hectic holiday season leaves them forgotten.
They know the pain of being left behind, so they want to make sure others feel safe around them. They are generous and inclusive, even if it drains their social battery.
These people are often the ones you can count on to answer your call in the middle of the night. They’re there for you no matter what. They’re amazing friends but hard on themselves.
Haley Van Horn is a freelance writer with a master’s degree in Humanities living in Los Angeles. Her focus includes entertainment and lifestyle stories.
