Six Things You Should Not Be Guilty About

 Extraordinary individuals are often described as selfless. With a heart dedicated to service, they usually do not hesitate to put other's needs first. This attitude is worthy to emulate because as they say, everything you give comes back a hundredfold. Likewise, the satisfaction you can get from being generous to others is something that neither money nor fame can ever compensate.

Still, it will be difficult if not impossible to show genuine concern for others if you fail to take care of your own needs first. So as long as you are not hurting or bothering anyone,  you should not feel bad or guilty about being a bit selfish every once in a while. Here are some things you should not be guilty about:

 

Getting that much needed rest.

Your body should be in great condition to function well and accomplish more. This entails making sure you get enough rest each and every day. So even if there are tasks and chores waiting, it pays to stop and take a break to avoid compromising your mental and physical health. Sadly, many hardworking individuals would choose to wait until their body is too exhausted to function before they allow themselves to relax.

We often see it among workaholics who want to achieve great things faster or among busy moms and dads who feel they are not responsible parents if they choose to rest for a while. So listen to your body and do not be ashamed to say you are tired when you are. Make relaxation a priority. Go ahead and plan that vacation. Indulge  in some self-pampering and you will likely come back better than ever.

Calling out someone disrespectful.

It is always a good thing to be polite so we are taught to avoid conflicts as much as possible. Being tolerant is also a good thing because not everything is worth fighting for.  As they say, you have to choose your battles well. Still, there are times when you really have to be a bit rude to teach someone a good lesson.

When someone starts to be disrespectful, staying silent is sometimes not the best option. Sometimes, you really have to point out one’s wrongdoing because you are tolerating the bad behaviour by letting it pass. Remember that you teach others how to treat you so do not feel guilty by telling a guy he is a jerk or a girl she is a pain if it is true.

Saying no if you really cannot.

As much as you want to, you cannot please everybody all the time. So feel free to say no if someone asked a favor that will be very inconvenient for you. Saying yes even if you do not want to can be stressful so you better just be honest if you really cannot. Do not feel guilty or scared about offending someone by saying no because it is better than saying yes but then backing out later on. Also, people who are worthy of your help will appreciate your honesty and will respect your decision to say no.

Leaving a toxic relationship.

Are you stuck in a bad relationship but cannot find the courage to walk away because you feel sorry for your partner? Or maybe still hoping things will get better. The kind of relationship you have affects everything else in your life so it is often a bad idea to stay with someone who makes you miserable. If you care about your well-being, do not hesitate to end things and it may just be the best decision you have ever made.

Stating your honest opinion.

You cannot expect everyone to agree with you but you have the right to an opinion. Even if it may hurt or offend someone, at least you are being honest.  Of course, stating your opinion should come with a wisdom that you are not always right. This means you study your words carefully so you do not utter wrong information or misjudge anyone. It also means you are willing to listen or consider other’s opinion.

Staying quiet.

If you have the right to share your piece of mind, you also have a right to stay silent if you wish to. Some people will force you to spill your hearts out right away but you do not have to yield to their wishes. There are times when you are simply not ready or do not want to say something you are not sure of. So do not feel guilty if you choose to stay silent.