5 Disturbing Habits That Put You Last (and How to Change Them)

Putting yourself last isn’t kindness; it’s self-extinction.

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Putting yourself last:

Consistently sacrificing your needs, desires, and well-being to cater to other people’s needs and desires, and trying to fit into their expectations of who you should be.

This is what most people do.

They engage in certain habits that often seem nice on the surface, like avoiding confrontation by ignoring disrespect or going out of their way to please a friend or colleague.

Sadly, these habits only reinforce a pattern of putting themselves last, and they often don’t realize the toll it takes on their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Here are five disturbing habits that consistently put you last that you need to quit if you want be healthy, happy, and have a satifying life.

1. Avoiding Difficult Conversation

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