Your mama raised you to be "nice," but sometimes being too nice means you sacrifice getting the treatment you deserve. To stay true to your nice personality, without letting others walk all over you, psychologist Dr. Michelle offers the following reminders:

 

1) Do not feel the need to make everyone happy at all times.

 

2) Instead of avoiding conflict, focus on your own best interest.

 

3) Identify boundaries and stick to them.

 

4) You cannot hold people accountable for knowing what you want and not being nice in return if you never mention how you feel.

 

5) Stop and ask the question “What do I want?”

 

6) Make a point of pushing back or speaking up at least once a week