Just Say No
A more important and thoughtful matter is that many of us want to please others. We do this because we want them to be happy or because we want them to like us. Young people might not realize that they don’t have to always try and make everyone else happy.
Though being kindhearted is essential, knowing when to draw the line with someone who’s taking advantage of you is key. And if they’re upset with you as a result, keep in mind that it’s only because they benefited from your kindness before. As the saying goes: “The only people who will be mad at you for setting boundaries are the people who benefited from you not having them.”