I'm Learning to Undo the Toxic Way of Thinking About My Acne Scars
It’s not about having perfect skin.
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Comparing Yourself to Others
Flowers are pretty and so are Christmas lights — but they look nothing alike. I don’t know why we do this to ourselves sometimes. Negative...
Who Cares What They Think
“Who cares?” Such an easy phrase to say, but a difficult thing to truly believe.
Overcoming Insecurities as a Person With a Disability
Many times people will tell me that I am always easy-going, filled with smiles, laughter, and many other positive aspects. People generally...
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A Moment of Self-Care
My collection of colors is quite modest. It isn’t what it once was. I circulate between three colors, Poinsettia Red, Vermont green, and...
Why Trying Drama Might Be Good for You
Have you ever thought that theatre might be your thing – if you were more outspoken or were not that shy? Scrap those thoughts, go out there and try! Here is a three-point list of why trying drama might be good for you.
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How to Keep Your Hair Shiny, Thick, and Healthy
Say goodbye to bad hair days with these six tips.
My Secret Weapon for Coping with Anxiety
How I discovered that I could use my anxious feelings to treat my generalized anxiety disorder.
It Took Me Almost 20 Years to Fall in Love with My Curly Hair
Growing up, I never knew how to manage my hair. Like any other little kid, I hated brushing my hair because it always got tangled in crazy...
Why I Stopped Wearing Makeup
Who do you wear makeup for?
My Body and Me: A Complicated Love Story
Like many, my body has always been something I’ve been hypersensitive about. I am constantly aware of how my clothes hang on my body, I am...
Why We Should All Know Our Value
You’re worth more than you realize.
Tips for Keeping Your Head Above the Sea of Stress
It’s nearing that time again…Some of us, or at least me, have managed to avoid the super stressful weeks of huge workloads and demanding...
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Can I Maintain Independence Through Casual Sex?
A question I’ve been asking myself recently is: To what extent can I still be a strong independent woman when I’m relying on my casual hookup for sex?
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How I Learnt To Build My Self-Confidence
Uni is a tough time. It brings a lot of freedom, true, yet it also brings a lot of new responsibility, as well as a range of new problems...
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How Exercise Changed The Way I See Myself
“Strength. It’s so much more than muscle. It begins from within.”- Cassey Ho
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The Importance of Netflix's "Nappily Ever After"
A black woman's journey to self-love.
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Looking Good: 5 Ways to Boost Your Self-Confidence
How to kill the game and love yourself while doing it!
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Loving Yourself is Only Step One
Once upon a time, I heard someone say, “No one can truly love you until you learn to love yourself.” This seemed like a great justification...
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A Reminder That You Matter
You deserve love. You deserve to be accepted. You deserved to be challenged and pushed without having to change yourself. You deserve to be...
