Don't confuse niceness with kindness. Boundaries are the key to healthy relationships, but it's common to fear that boundaries are "mean." When we fail to set boundaries, we do the "nice" thing instead of the kind one. You can be loving while holding your ground. 

Being “nice” is highly valued in our culture, especially for women. However, being nice can conflict with being kind when being nice means being dishonest, inauthentic, hurting ourselves, or violating boundaries. This blog helps readers to understand the difference between being kind and being nice, and why that difference is so important.

We often hear about the concept of “mindfulness,” but awareness of what’s going on with our bodies is just as important as being aware of our thoughts. Our bodies are powerful messengers that connect us to our intuition. Learn more in this blog about connecting with your body as a guide.

Sometimes it can be hard to recognize when we’re involved in a dynamic that’s unhealthy, especially if it’s been going on for a long time. This blog lays out some of the telltale signs that a relationship is unhealthy, and provides guidance on what to do if you have unhealthy relationships in your life.