Being Everyone Elses Door Mat

Maybe it s happened to you.

Being everyone elses door mat.

Here are 5 ways to stop being someone s doormat. 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. Show them how work is a team effort.

Stop being such a people pleaser. Signs you re being too passive people take advantage of your kindness. He asks you to leave after having sex. 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. A friend or a partner frustrated on your behalf might say it outright. Stand up for yourself. If you feel like everyone is asking for your help and time find ways to redirect the focus.

Everyone gives in order to make the work run smoothly and fairly. Don t feel overwhelmed by what others are asking of you. 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. Being with unavailable people is a struggle and building relationships with them extremely difficult.

Don t let them walk all over you.