I realized how differently people treat me when I stop being "overly nice"
I’ve realized lately just how much energy I waste trying to make sure everyone around me is perfectly comfortable, and honestly, I’m just exhausted.
Last week, I decided to just try to stop doing it. I didn't become rude or anything, I just stopped overcompensating and matched people's energy instead of trying to fix it.
The pushback has been so frustrating, I've already had a lot of people ask if I'm "upset about something." It’s wild how quickly people assume you're angry or aggressive the exact second you stop radiating the "soft energy."
Society pressures women to always manage others' feelings, leaving no room for us to have a neutral expression without it causing a problem.
Has anyone else gone through this feeling, or is it just me? How do you manage that feeling?