Being Everyone Elses Door Mat

We enjoy being with her him because we can make a much deeper connection.

Being everyone elses door mat. People pleasing behavior begins in childhood when parents praise a child for obeying them but discourage him or her from asserting themselves according to jay earley author of finding your life purpose. A friend or a partner frustrated on your behalf might say it outright. Maybe it s happened to you. Show them how work is a team effort.

Stop being such a people pleaser. Stand up for yourself. Stop being such a doormat. These are all signs of what i call being a human doormat pleasing others at your own expense or being passive.

If you feel like everyone is asking for your help and time find ways to redirect the focus. How about being with someone who is fully present. The term doormat makes it sound as if those with doormat like tendencies lie flat and still passively getting stepped on. By living in the moment you can be that person other people enjoy being with and you make relationships much easier.

Signs you re being too passive people take advantage of your kindness. Being with unavailable people is a struggle and building relationships with them extremely difficult. Don t feel overwhelmed by what others are asking of you. Don t let them walk all over you.

Here are 5 ways to stop being someone s doormat.