No More "Good Girl" or "Mr. Nice Guy"

Ever been told by mom or dad to "be good"? Parenting is tough and having well behaved children helps the challenge......wait.....it is not a child's responsibility to manage their parents emotions. Yes, children need guidance, teaching, and mentoring to learn how to navigate their world with love, kindness, and mindfulness, but not at the expense of losing their identity to being a "good girl/boy".Many have become trapped in the patterns of putting others first. Afterall, isn't that what a good girl or boy would do? Don't you want to be liked and admired for being "perfect"? This is the trap of these labels. It erodes our sense of self as we desperately cling to ideals of perfection that are unrealistic.Shedding these ideals requires one to ask "what do I want?"; "what brings me joy?", then pursue that. Set boundaries, create deliberate time and space for self love and compassion, and know that it's okay to respond differently than what others expect of you. Live from your heart. Ignite your radiance. When you live your life from a radiant heart, the world around you becomes greatly blessed.