All posts tagged "empowerment"

  • The #MakeUpFree Selfie Movement
    Why Is Going Makeup-Free So Courageous?

    By Crystal Andrus Morissette I guess #NoMakeupSelfie has been trending since Pamela Anderson, the 90s vixen, went makeup-free during New York Fashion Week. The headlines two weeks ago dominated with messages when the 56-year-old star first arrived at The...

    • Posted October 21, 2023
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  • Finding Peace with Food: The Three Pillars of Transformation

    by Sandra Elia Discovering the Path to Peace with Food Imagine a life where food no longer controls you, where you find solace and empowerment in your relationship with nourishment. This journey from turmoil with food to...

    • Posted October 14, 2023
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  • Allowing Rest — A Personal Protest of Hustle Culture

    By Kate King It’s no secret that Western society measures success by a person’s productivity, popularity, and achievements. People are encouraged to burn the midnight oil and reserve sleep until they’re dead. This is hustle culture.   Despite...

    • Posted October 13, 2023
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  • pink october
    The Emotional Complexity of Pinktober: Beyond Awareness to Empowerment

    By Catherine Hosein October, often referred to as “Pinktober,” is a significant month for breast cancer awareness. For those who receive a breast cancer diagnosis close to this time, it can be an exceptionally challenging period. Reminders...

    • Posted October 6, 2023
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  • Keeping It Together

    By Antonietta Mannarino What’s it like for a person with a chronic illness to manage everyday life and her medical needs while keeping it together? It sometimes looks like a bloody mess…literally. I love staying fit and...

    • Posted October 5, 2023
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  • A 10-Step Trigger Process

    By Crystal Andrus Morissette The best way to explain a trigger is when someone says or does something that hits an “emotional nerve” within us—similar to touching a decayed tooth with the tine of a metal fork....

    • Posted September 17, 2023
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  • Living With a Narcissistic Partner: Identifying Red Flags, Coping Strategies, and Knowing When to Walk Away

    By Asia Jamil Being in a romantic relationship with a narcissistic partner can make you feel like you’re on an emotional rollercoaster. Their extreme need for validation, lack of empathy, and other damaging behaviors can leave you...

    • Posted September 8, 2023
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  • Unions gain momentum as World Cup women push for pay parity

    By Diana Baptista | Context Published: August 08, 2023 What’s the context? Strikes and protests around the Women’s World Cup show the struggle women face worldwide pursuing a career in soccer Women players earn a quarter of...

    • Posted August 17, 2023
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  • authentic worthiness
    How to Embrace Your Authentic Worthiness

    By Colette Baron-Reid When contemplating the vision you hold for your life and future, have you ever considered what might hinder its realization? It could be external circumstances or obstacles, but for many of us, our own...

    • Posted August 6, 2023
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  • empowering women
    Is Benevolent Sexism the Hidden Dilemma Impacting Women’s Success?

    By Asia Jamil In a struggle for gender equality, it is important to deal with obvious forms of bias and the more subtle ones that keep traditional gender roles alive. Benevolent sexism is when people act in...

    • Posted July 31, 2023
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