Interesting Psychology Team
9 – Selfishness
People-pleasing can be thought of as being overly generous. So, on the opposite end of that spectrum, we find selfishness.
Someone who is always out for themselves will eventually lead a very lonely life. Being selfish puts you at the center and pushes everyone else out and away. So, while you might score now, in the long run, you’ll likely find yourself with little to show for it.
10 – Perfectionism
Perfectionism is striving toward flawlessness or perfection. But perfection is unattainable, so it’s only a setup for disaster and disappointment.
Striving for perfection is unrealistic and can lead to various problems, like depression or low self-esteem.
Instead of striving for perfection, you should strive to be better and challenge yourself in new and exciting ways so that you are constantly growing.
11 – Not Speaking out
For some people, it’s a lot more difficult to speak out than it is for others. However, it’s important on many levels. When it comes down to it, we should all be brave and confident enough to say what we think.
Sometimes people are too afraid to speak out first. But if you can muster up the courage to share your thoughts, you’ll often find that others were thinking or feeling the same thing and were just waiting for someone else to say something.
12 – Gossiping
Gossip is just so tempting. But it’s so bad for you and everyone else! Think of all the other great, productive, enjoyable conversations you could be having instead of talking about the dirty details behind someone’s back.
Sometimes you get caught up in it without even trying. You were in the breakroom at work, peacefully eating your Cup-O-Noodles, when Shirley and Nacy walk in gabbing about Fred and Roberta.
Whether you call them out on it or walk away is up to you, but either is more admirable than joining in on the gossip. If you wouldn’t have that conversation with that person present, then you probably shouldna be having the conversation at all.
We looked at a lot of toxic behaviors. Some we’re guilty of ourselves, and some we’ve had to endure from others. There were a few common trends in there too. Did you catch them? Lots of these behaviors are rooted in insecurity.
How many are you guilty of? Let us know in the comments below.
