The Shocking Truth About Self-Sacrifice: Are You Mistaking It for Kindness Without Even Knowing?
The next morning, I could barely function. But I told myself it was the right thing to do because that’s what kindness is, right?
Not exactly. Kindness doesn’t mean pushing yourself past your limits. If you’re constantly giving more than you have—your time, your energy, your emotional bandwidth—you’re not just being kind; you’re neglecting yourself. And that’s not sustainable.
3) You struggle to accept help from others
When someone needs something, you’re the first to step up. You’ll rearrange your schedule, drop what you’re doing, and go out of your way to help—no questions asked.