What's one thing you'd like to change about yourself?

This is something that I have been wrestling with for years, and I think that I'd like to be more assertive. I'm an extremely compassionate person who enjoys making other people happy for the sake of leaving a light in their lives. Even if it makes me uncomfortable or prevents me from meeting my own wants, I'll sacrifice my time for someone else if it makes them smile. I spend so much time caring for others that I often forget to take care of myself, and what sometimes scares me is that I don't mind. While I understand that it's not my duty to save everyone, I always keep an eye out for those whose masks are crumbling or people who seem to be isolated from others. Even if I can't give them one-on-one time, I try to use my connections with people to find them the right group to settle in with or at least take a moment to compliment them/ask how their day is going. I've always loved those who either are difficult to love or believe that they don't deserve it.

However, people have naturally attempted to take advantage of my compassion, and I have suffered very deep wounds as a result. Lately, I've noticed that I have been a little more guarded around others and careful, but I think that I would like to become even more assertive. I don't want to completely wipe out this compassionate side of me (I don't even think it's possible - loving people just comes so naturally to me), but I would like to protect myself more.

My boring, awkward personality.

Why only one thing? That's mean.

I want to be an extrovert

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