Leaning into as much kindness as we can is so beneficial for ourselves & for others, but we can't allow people to manipulate us into believing we need to do more or take on more because we choose kindness over nastiness. I have 5 ways we can set boundaries while still being as kind as possible.

Show Notes:
The phrase, ‘Kill’em With Kindness’ is one of my favorite phrases because it embodies the idea that we need to attack people with kindness to help them shake off any negativity or expectations that all people are against them. It also demonstrates a strength that you can manage your emotions enough to not let those dictate what you do & how you act. You can honor your emotions while still leaning into kindness because it fosters happiness for you (and gratitude) & others around you.

However, I have had my fair share of people thinking that because I am a super kind & nice person that it’s pretty easy to take advantage of me. And I would say that this is true when I am knee-deep in being a people pleaser, but as I have loosened my grip on that behavior, I have become more aware of people thinking kind people are doormats.

And it’s tough, especially with what the world has gone through in the last 2 years, that we all wouldn’t want to lean more into kindness with everyone’s struggles increasing a little more. I find myself very surprised when people choose to be nasty over being kind. And I know, we all have bad days & no one is perfect, but if we practice being more kind on a regular basis, even through our toughest of times, it will become an easy habit.

But I’m not here to convince you why it’s important to be kind. I’m here to encourage you to be kind as much as you can while still implementing boundaries to prevent being taken advantage of & feeling hopeless in your endeavor to lean into positivity.

I’m going to share with you 5 different ways to implement boundaries while being kind because being nice & kind doesn’t mean you get to be treated like dirt:

1. You don’t have to convince anyone to have a better attitude. (that’s not your job to constantly be the good influence)
2. It’s not required to put everyone else before you. (no doormats/you don’t need to sacrifice more than others)
3. You don’t have to prove how nice/kind you are or can be. (you don’t owe anyone anything/practice telling people ‘no’)
4. You don’t have to put up with toxic people. (have positive people to help you recharge)
5. Learn when to take a break from that relationship. (If it’s only ever about them, know that it will never be about you)

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