After all, not everyone has good intentions.

But assuming the best in others doesnt have to come at your own expense.

In fact, you could still assume other people are doing their best while alsoestablishing clear boundaries with them.

assuming the best in others

Verywell / Julie Bang

Theres a surprising upside of assuming the best in others; it actuallylowers your stress levels.

But it takes some practice.

You might find yourself jumping to conclusions that assume bad intentions automatically.

Youll have to put in some effort to start assuming the best in others.

More About the Podcast

The Verywell Mind Podcast is available across all streaming platforms.

If you like the show, pleaseleave us a review on Apple Podcasts.