7. Trying Too Hard to Please Everyone
While kindness and consideration are admirable traits, being overly accommodating at the expense of your own needs and values can make you appear weak or inauthentic. People respect those who set healthy boundaries and stand up for themselves when necessary. Trying to make everyone happy often leads to burnout and resentment, and in many cases, it’s impossible to please everyone anyway. Instead, focus on being fair, honest, and true to your principles. People will respect you more when they see that you have the confidence to make decisions based on what is right rather than seeking constant approval.
