When You Donāt Like Being Nice: What to Do Instead
āDonāt trade your authenticity for approval.ā ~Unknown
As a nice person, I am often conflicted because sometimes I donāt enjoy being nice. Sometimes I act nice out of moral obligation or because Iām trying to be consistent with my perceived identity.
Do you view yourself as āniceā? Do others describe you as āniceā? Do you always enjoy being āniceā? If you are unsure how you are perceived by others, ask friends and family to describe you.
Iāve been told how nice I am all my life, by family, friends, coworkers, and even bosses. It was a huge part of my …
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