Why Assuming the Best in People Benefits You

In The Verywell Mind Podcast, Amy Morin, LCSW, shares the “Friday Fix”—a short episode featuring a quick, actionable tip or exercise to help you manage a specific mental health issue or concern.

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Friday Fix: Episode 135

Some individuals believe in always giving others the "benefit of the doubt," while others assert that doing so allows people to take advantage of you. After all, not everyone has noble intentions.

However, assuming the best in others doesn’t have to be at your own expense. You can assume other people are doing their best while establishing clear boundaries with them.

Assuming the best in others has a surprising upside; it actually reduces your stress levels. This takes practice, and you might find yourself jumping to conclusions that automatically assume bad intentions. You’ll have to put in some effort to start assuming the best in others.

In this Friday Fix, Amy explains why it’s healthy to assume the best in others, how to do it, and how to establish healthy boundaries.

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