India, June 11 -- Women are often praised for being kind, selfless and emotionally available, but these expectations can sometimes come at a cost. Social and cultural conditioning teaches many girls from an early age to seek approval, avoid conflict and put others' needs ahead of their own. Over time, this can make it difficult to set boundaries, express emotions or advocate for themselves. (Also read: It's not 'just stress': 3 silent mental health red flags hiding behind everyday fatigue, worry and self-doubt )

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Devina Kaur, Mental Health Educator, Certified NLP Coach, Meditation Teacher, and Author, explained why many women feel pressured to be "nice" all the time and how social conditioning shapes thi...