I used to do everything for everyone because I kind of liked people thinking I was so self-sacrificing and kind and wonderful.

But...

Doing it for those reasons didn't make me any of those things

I have found (in my later years) that it is much easier and satisfying to simply be who I am...sometimes I like to do things and go about and beyond and sometimes I like to say suuuuuuuuuuck it and say no