Case study: You’re losing friends in the process of becoming less of a people pleaser. You have been working a [LOT] on setting boundaries this year. You’ve spent most of your life striving to make everyone else happy and ended…
I remember it like it was yesterday. I was asked to speak to a group of young people at my church. Back then, I was really nervous about speaking in public – still am, actually. As I walked to the…
I once knew a girl who believed that elegance was overrated and that true authenticity meant looking however you pleased. She thought it was cool to wear unflattering clothes, following every trend, slouch, or even talking with food in her…
In a way, our friends play a big role in shaping who we are. Lately, I’ve been reflecting on the past 10 years of my life and thinking about what has influenced me the most. If I could go back…
Here’s a topic close to our hearts. Women. As a woman surrounded by women I know one thing to be true; women are incredible beings who make the world go round. From our brains to our bodies, from history to…
Case study: Say you envy your best friend for everything — from her achievements to her beauty. You might even share a great bond, but you’re still having a hard time and constantly comparing yourself to her. Whenever you go…
You’re always putting others first, but who’s got your back when you’re weak and down? We easily overlook the strong individuals in our lives all the time— those pillars for friends, family, colleagues, and everyone else. It’s incredible to see…
When you think about taking oral contraceptives for birth control, or to treat your acne or “regulate” your menstrual cycle or whether it’s to keep upsetting period symptoms under control— you might have heard about potential side effects like headaches…
Phthalates are a bunch of chemicals used to toughen plastics, and are ever present in industrial and consumer products such as makeup and food containers, might increase uterine fibroids in women. Researchers at Northwestern Medicine found a clear link between…
Beauty fads have come a long way from the days of relying solely on homemade concoctions passed down through generations, often featuring kitchen pantry portions and traditional remedies. Now evolved into a booming industry driven by innovation and science. According…
The importance of perseverance is a well-known and valued life skill. And in our pursuit of success, we often hear encouraging mantras like, “Keep pushing, you’ll get there,” or “Just keep going; it will be alright.” These words serve as…
The frustration of losing weight–exercising and dieting–doing everything right yet no improvement in sight can be incredibly disheartening. If you’ve been hitting the gym religiously, watching what you eat like a hawk, and still finding those extra pounds sticking around…
“I hate how they hurt my back. I hate how my bras never feel comfortable and never offer enough support. I’ve always felt my body was out of shape because of my breasts, and it made me very conscious. I…
I can tell when I ovulate every month because I get a cramp like feeling on the right side of my pelvis. It’s like a sharp pain that lasts for a couple of hours. It’s weird and uncomfortable but I…
Jordan Belfort articulates this quite simply but powerfully: ‘The only thing standing between you and your goal is the story you keep telling yourself as to why you can’t achieve it.” In other words, the one thing that separates you…
When we’re young, we feel invincible and think we can get away with a lot – like smoking, excessive drinking, or sunbathing in the sun for hours on end. One bad choice leads to a series of others. We don’t…
Let’s talk about hooded eyes, not as a Problem because it’s not a problem. Long before I knew what hooded eyes were I had always thought they were pretty because they look intense, sexy, and striking. And while they’re limiting…
Have you ever stopped to think about what defines success in life? We often hear about big achievements, but what about the everyday decisions that pave the way for that success? Although success often seems like a distant mountaintop, visible…
“It’s not what you do but what you don’t do – the things you postpone, not the things you accomplish that make you tired.” -Donna Otto It’s hard to get anything done when you’re confused. That’s precisely when procrastination creeps…
In a world that feels like it’s spinning a little too fast, where the pressures and challenges of daily life can quickly become overwhelming, it’s important to find glimmers of hope and healing. One overlooked and unexpected source of support…