The Altruist: When does pouring into others become a problem?
Martyrdom has excellent PR,
and it often covers a dark side of people.
The Altruist is the part of you that needs to give, serve, and contribute to others’ wellbeing.
People draw on it to find meaning and connect with something larger than themselves.
Sounds great, right?
But when it takes over the internal management committee, the consequences get severe.
How do you know if it’s starting to take over?
People give so they’re needed, not for charity.
They help others while their own needs accumulate.
Acknowledgement becomes a huge motivator.
Often, they tell themselves their needs can wait for years while resentment builds to the point where it buckles under disappointment.
Join us for a discussion about how to balance giving to others with your own wellbeing.
