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8 Ways Excessive Kindness Can Sabotage Your Mental Health

Being kind is a strength—but when it turns into self-sacrifice, it can quietly drain your well-being. This episode explores how excessive kindness can backfire, leading to kindness burnout, emotional exhaustion, and even self neglect. Whether it’s saying yes too often, avoiding conflict, or putting others first at your own expense, these subtle patterns may reflect deeper people pleasing habits. We’ll also look at how setting boundaries is key to protecting both your mental health and relationships. Have you ever felt guilty for putting your own needs first? What helped you shift that mindset? Credits: Script Writer: Onnie Script Editor: Kelly Soong Voice Over: Ashleigh Animator: Evelvaii Youtube Manager: Cindy Cheong Director: Tai Khuong Assisted: Brisky Quach Thumbnail: Anilezah Lam Further readings to help you understand the dangers of excessive kindness: Cregg, D. R., & Cheavens, J. S. (2021). Healing through helping: An experimental investigation of kindness, social activities, and reappraisal as well-being interventions. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 16(3), 353–364. https://doi.org/10.1080/17439760.2020... Neff, K. D., & Germer, C. K. (2013). A pilot study and randomized controlled trial of the mindful self‐compassion program. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 69(1), 28–44. https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.21923 Oakley, B. A., Knafo, A., Madhavan, G., & Wilson, D. S. (Eds.). (2012). Pathological altruism. Oxford University Press.