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Change my personality

What should’ve been a happy family life was marred by underlying tensions. From serving food on the platter to searching for clothes, tidying and chauffeuring children to various activity forums, I was at everyone’s beck and call; even my friend’s. But the incident that changed my life, was the conversation between two friends, I overheard. Nichole my best friend was talking about me to Myra. “She goes out of her way and can’t refuse you help. Actually she thinks the world cannot function without her…” I was flabbergasted.

At once, I noted how my family too was taking undue advantage of my kindness. I wanted to change people’s perspective of me. I started from home. Each time I was requested to fetch the missing socks, all I said was, “Please do it yourself. I'm busy.” The next time Nichole requested me to baby-sit, I politely but firmly informed her about my other commitments. Today, I notice people have started taking me more seriously and treat me with more respect. I’m less hassled.