I’ve always tried to be a kind person, but there have been times when my kindness has felt like a double-edged sword. People often mistake kindness for weakness — and that’s something I deeply detest.
I naturally go beyond myself for others, but I’ve noticed that the more I give, the more people seem to expect. It can be overwhelming, because giving 150% all the time is draining. The truth is, when you show people a certain standard, they quickly become accustomed to it — and they begin to expect it. That’s when the line between having a good heart and being a doormat becomes dangerously thin.
The pressure to meet everyone’s expectations can be suffocating, which is why knowing your limits and setting boundaries isn’t selfish — it’s essential. So now I find myself at a crossroads: do I give only 80% of myself so that people don’t expect too much, or do I continue to overextend and risk emotional burnout?
It’s a tricky one. But eventually, we all have to make that decision for ourselves. My advice — and the lesson I’m learning — is this: always be true to yourself. Give when you can, and when you can’t, don’t force it.
Life has no handbook; it’s a series of experiences meant to be lived, not perfected. The only real compass you have is your inner voice. Trust it. Know who you are, and believe in your own judgment. When you do that, no one can dictate your worth or push you to compromise your integrity.
That’s when you move from simply existing to truly living.
Life isn’t guaranteed. Tomorrow is never promised. So take each day as it comes — embrace it, love it, live it fully, and most importantly, listen to yourself.
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