Thanks to Dr. Brené Brown's concept of Living BIG (practicing boundaries, integrity, and generosity) people everywhere are making shifts in how they relate to others. At the foundation of Living BIG is the belief that others are doing the best they can. As a result of this belief, we are more likely to respond to others with more empathy and compassion. We stop attempting to change others' behaviors with criticism or shaming. We become more intentional in setting interpersona

Valentine's Day seems like perfect timing to talk about loving ourselves and practicing self-care. Self-care is the act of tending to our own physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. I am excited that self-care is being talked about more and more, however, I want to be clear about some misconceptions. One, self-care is not escapism, numbing, or excuse for poor behavior. The act of truly caring for ourselves involves tuning in, paying attention to where we're going, how we're