One of the most common challenges I see men face is their inability to overcome being too nice. Don't get me wrong, being nice is great but when it comes at the expense of your own well-being, it becomes a problem.
Today, I am joined by psychologist, Dr. Aziz Gazipura, to talk about the pitfalls of being too nice. We cover the "guilt bubble" and how to get out of it, the costs of being overly nice, learning to speak up and develop healthy boundaries, and how to stop being so nice.
[quote cite='Dr. Aziz Gazipura' align='none']"When we do something from this [unhealthy] place of obligation, we build a toxic sludge of resentment." Tweet That[/quote]
Dr. Aziz is a clinical psychologist and one of the world's leading experts on social confidence.
[quote cite='Dr. Aziz Gazipura' align='none']"You're allowed to say "no." It's healthy. If there is no choice in your life, you will suffer greatly. You have to be able to choose to say 'no.'" Tweet That[/quote]
[quote cite='Dr. Aziz Gazipura' align='none']"We're very vulnerable to even a hint of disapproval." Tweet That[/quote]
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[quote cite='Dr. Aziz Gazipura' align='none']"When we really understand that it's okay to say 'no' and that we're not doing something wrong, then we can actually say 'no' more lovingly and a lot more relaxed." Tweet That[/quote]
[quote cite='Dr. Aziz Gazipura' align='none']"It is good to be able to put others first....sometimes." Tweet That[/quote]
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