The Hidden Consequences of Always Putting Others First—Are You Unknowingly Hurting Yourself?
For instance, there was a time when a friend asked me to help organize a community event. Even though my schedule was already packed, I agreed.
I found myself staying up late, missing personal commitments, and feeling stressed out all the time. I was overextending my boundaries but didn’t want to let anyone down.
The realization hit me hard when I started feeling burnt out and resentful, emotions that were entirely foreign to my normally optimistic self.
It was a clear sign that I needed to reassess my boundaries and be more mindful about the commitments I take on.