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Kindness Is My Core Value (And I’m Not Always Good At It)

Kindness is my core value. I’ll say that plainly, and then immediately tell you the truth: I am not always kind. I wish I could tell you I’ve got this one figured out — that kindness rolls off me easy, all the time, especially when it’s hardest. It doesn’t. There are days I snap. DaysContinue reading “Kindness Is My Core Value (And I’m Not Always Good At It)”

When Boundaries Get Mislabeled as Control

I have noticed a pattern lately in conversations with friends, family, and clients. Someone finally says what they need. They explain what they are comfortable with. They express a limit. They draw a line around their time, their energy, or how they want to be treated. And the response they get is something like this.Continue reading “When Boundaries Get Mislabeled as Control”