If you grew up in a family where saying No wasn’t allowed or where your worth was tied to pleasing others, boundaries might feel like rejection or selfishness. In reality, boundaries are about honesty and respect. They let people know what you can give and what you can’t. Without them, you risk resentment, burnout, and inauthentic connection.

Ellen Langer is a Harvard psychologist who has been studying mindfulness for 50 years and I have been loving her latest book, The Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way to Chronic Health. Yes, you can be more mindful without a formal practice of meditation or yoga. It simply takes the intention to do so.

Struggling to speak up or feel like your voice doesn't matter? Discover why your voice is essential and how to reclaim it, even amidst self-doubt.

Anxiety is a natural, adaptive response. It’s your brain looking ahead and scanning for danger—trying to keep you safe. 

Saying “I’m not willing to” is an act of inner-connection. You are listening to your own feelings. You are identifying your boundary.

Fasting isn’t just about giving something up—it’s about creating space to notice what’s been there all along...

Lent isn’t just about giving something up—it’s about connecting with what matters most. It’s about getting closer to your Higher Guidance an

Reaching big goals won’t make you lastingly happy—science proves it. True fulfillment comes from the journey and living your values.

You know that feeling of being unsettled or ill at ease without knowing exactly why? It’s like an internal itch you can't quite reach.