The Shocking Truth About Self-Sacrifice: Are You Mistaking It for Kindness Without Even Knowing?
Ever found yourself saying “yes” when every fiber in your being screams “no”? Or giving so much of yourself that you’re left running on empty, all in the name of kindness? I used to think that was the gospel truth of being generous—put others first, always. But guess what? Over time, that “selfless” act morphed into a sneaky form of self-sacrifice that left me wiped out and wondering if kindness had betrayed me. Here’s a little secret from someone who’s seen the highs and lows of giving: kindness and self-sacrifice are close cousins, but not identical twins. And mixing them up? That’s a fast track to exhaustion disguised as virtue. If you’ve been caught in this cycle, not everything you’re doing to “be kind” is actually kind—at least not to you. Ready to uncover the eight surprising ways you might be overdoing it without even realizing? Let’s get to the heart of what real kindness looks like—starting with a little kindness for yourself. LEARN MORE
