With the advent of social media, blogs, and other mediums that allow you to broadcast your personal brand at the click of a button, brings on another beast. Judgement. Actors and famous people have had to deal with the issue of the media and putting out their image in tabloids for decades now. In that ...
Dealing with body image issues in 2023
Note: this post was written in its entirety by ChatGPT Dealing with body image issues in 2023 will likely involve a combination of self-care strategies and professional help. Some tips for self-care include: Focusing on self-compassion and treating yourself with kindness. Practicing mindfulness, which can help you be more present and less self-critical. Engaging in regular physical activity and ...
The highlight reel
Read the post or listen to our podcast episode about the highlight reel in social media... Have you ever noticed that social media is filled with filters, the perfect moments, the moments that are chosen and edited in just the right way, the right angle, the right lighting, and shown with the copy and context that ...
30s vs 20s…the real deal
I will admit, turning 30 (5 years ago) was a milestone I was nervous about. That number seemed scary. I mean it just seemed "old", an obstacle, I wasn't ready for. And then my bday came and passed, and I felt not much different. However, as I progressed in my early 30s, and moved to ...
Where does our confidence stem from?
Confidence. It's a bitch ain't it? It can either make you feel awesome or the complete opposite. You feel like you can conquer the world or the world is conquering you. It's tough to be confident every day or every moment or for all the moments that matter. We aren't perfect - and that's probably ...
Is makeup a disguise?
Ok ladies, ever feel like you're painting a portrait? We wake up, we put on a "face" and we "face" the world. But is it necessary? What's the point? My reasons for caring enough to try a little: No one needs makeup, but sometimes we want it It can give a boost of confidence from the outside - ...
Zero is not a size
When you compare your denim or dress sizes from the past decade, you'll realize it's not necessarily you that has changed, it's the fashion industry and it's sizing requirements. All of a sudden you're wondering, what happened to the size, I thought I was? I swear the waist was..."this" big, not "THIS" big? Unfortunately we can't ...
How to Believe You’re Beautiful
Written by contributing blogger, Daniela Forte. I will be brutally honest, I never thought of myself as beautiful, while I often was always grateful anytime someone gave me the compliment, I never actually believed it. Sad I know. When I was younger I hated everything about the way I looked, from my hair to the terrible acne ...
Blink first
When you're stuck in what feels like a staring contest, one where you can't get yourself to "blink first" because you know it'll be a downward cycle, you keep staring. You hold strong. You don't let yourself give in to the ghosts of yesterday or the weaknesses that turn you down today. You allow yourself ...
Desperate for Morning Motivation
Sometimes even a cup of coffee isn't enough. You are trudging along, staring at that endless To-Do list thinking, where do I start? Let's back up. Not every morning is easy, but sometimes if we push ourselves we can make that morning kick ass. Wake up and put in a minimum of 30 min of work out ...