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How many times have you embarked on an ambitious plan of behavioral change, only to run out of steam – or completely self-sabotage – within a few weeks? Why do you not manage to abide by your plans for positive transformation, even though you know it is in your best interest? If you’re anything like […] More
Blame it on the year being 2012 or the fact that I’d never had a boyfriend, but when my relationship with my shy blonde coworker shifted from ‘Can you pick up my Saturday shift?’ to ‘I’ll pick you up at 8,’ I was all too eager to make us Facebook official. It didn’t take long […] More
From growing up with a mom who was constantly on a diet to being teased by boys because of voluptuous derriere to dealing with the aftermath of a sexual assault, my body and I were at constant war with one another. I’m going to share with you how after gaining 50 pounds, I finally began […] More
Boundaries are just like the wind: we know they exist, but they can be hard to detect. Without awareness or consideration, they can be crossed, forgotten, overlooked, or rejected. This, in turn, can make us feel invalidated, confused, hurt, or all of the above. And if this happens long enough, these moments can alter our reality […] More
Having body image issues almost feels like a rite of passage as a teenager. And while it is a good way to realize even the women you look up to the most have their days, it’s also not a necessity. Why do we have to feel like sh*t for a few years before we can […] More
It’s a fact of life that everyone has insecurities — while there are days that we’re feeling ourselves, strutting to work pretending we’re in a music video (just me?), there are going to be days that we’re not feeling as confident as we’d like. On those days, it can be hard to pull ourselves out […] More
While reading one of many “art of the craft books,” I came across what I now call “the 20-minute rule,” or “the art of productively grieving your losses.” Let’s take an example: you apply for a new job. It’s THE JOB. It’s the job you KNOW you are perfect for. You’ve been waiting for this […] More
It’s no secret that social media can take a serious toll on mental health. When we’re used to impulsively scrolling through our feeds every time we have a spare 30 seconds, it can spark an endless spiral of comparison — and in turn, feeling less stellar than we could. I’m a victim to the perils […] More
