The Soul Horizon
Where self meets Soul. Join psychologist Ashley Melillo each week for a supportive dose of psychology for the Soul, weaving together psychology and spirituality to explore life’s greatest mysteries. We’ll journey through topics like consciousness, the nature of reality, self-reclamation + self-mastery, empowerment, living beyond illusion, ego de-centering, intuitive discernment, living in alignment with the Higher Self, and more.
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Beyond Nice: How to Break Free from the Niceness Trap
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In this episode, we explore the power of breaking free from the trap of niceness. In addition, we investigate the difference between being nice and being kind, why being "nice" is so problematic, and how to liberate ourselves from the "nice person" persona.
Resources
How to Break Free from Your Own Niceness Rules (google document)
Books
Not Nice* by Dr. Aziz Gazipura
The Artist's Way* by Julia Cameron
Articles
The Dangers of Being Nice: There's a downside to always being the good guy by Psychology Today
Nice vs. Kind: 7 Key Differences by A Conscious Rethink
Nice vs. Kind: The Difference is Significant by Huffpost
Why You Should Learn to Differentiate Between Nice and Kind by Forbes
6 Unexpected Downsides of Being Too Nice by Our Mental Health
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