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There are some people who grab life by the horns — and there are others who sacrifice their own needs and desires to help those around them grab life by the horns. That’s known as being too passive. While being non-combative and selfless and always willing to lend a hand are admirable qualities, passivity becomes a problem when you prioritize everyone else’s needs and wants above your own. Being too passive is especially problematic if you also allow others to disrespect or demean you without correction.

We know passivity can be sort of a gray area, so if you have a sneaking suspicion that you might need to make some changes, check out these signs you’re a bit too passive.

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You Constantly Seek Approval From Others

No matter how big or small a situation, you always go out of your way to do what others want or expect from you. Your passiveness allows you to think that others’ approval gives your thoughts, opinions and choices a sense of validation that you think you’re incapable of yourself.

While it’s easy to say that what others think of you doesn’t matter (because it does in various instances,) you have to determine the difference between accepting approval from outsiders and feeling as though you can’t survive without it.

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