I’m a “yes” person. What I mean by that is, I like saying yes to people. I like falling under our society’s praise for compassionate people with big hearts.
This has so often led me to burnout. Unchecked generosity with time, material wealth or emotions can lead to frustration and strain in relationships.
Striving to be a compassionate and generous person is a really good thing. However, our society has embraced the idea of having a big heart, putting it on a pedestal without thinking through the possible repercussions.
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