How to be a good person without being a doormat
in Psychology ·
It’s really not that complicated—you just have to be kind while staying assertive. They aren't mutually exclusive. You can't be on call 24/7, and you definitely shouldn't try to. You won't be able to help everyone, nor should you; if you don't save some energy for the actual emergencies, you'll burn out. The truth is, people in this country tend to mistake being polite or helpful for weakness—just part of the American way of doing things, I guess. But once you get some practice under your belt, you’ll spot those types immediately and know exactly how to stand your ground.