Tag: self-worth
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“Revenge Body”: A Disappointing Dive into Shallow Waters
Get Pregnant Fast Last night marked the premiere of the much-anticipated reality fitness series “Revenge Body” featuring Khloé Kardashian. Unfortunately, this show turned out to be one of the most superficial and disheartening entries in the weight-loss genre—an impressive feat, given the competition. The episode opens with a charming guy named Jake. He immediately draws…
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Empowered Women Stand Up Against Body Shaming
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent exchange, actress and comedian Jenna Lockhart confronted a critic who made disparaging remarks about her appearance, asking, “Would you ever say to a man that he’s only a good actor when he’s looking handsome? Imagine telling John Doe he looked terrible while playing a sad character!” In response to…
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Preparing My Daughter for Womanhood and Its Complexities
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother, I often find myself reflecting on the subtle intricacies of preparing my daughter for the journey into womanhood. This is not just about the mundane tasks of personal grooming, such as shaving legs or managing body hair; it runs far deeper into the societal expectations and pressures that women…
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The Scale No Longer Dictates My Self-Worth
Get Pregnant Fast Menu Lifestyle The Scale No Longer Dictates My Self-Worth by Sarah Mitchell November 27, 2023 There was a time when I felt like I was on a rollercoaster of emotions tied to a little number on a scale. After a long struggle with my mental health, I found myself needing an SSRI,…
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Embracing Self-Worth As a Mother
Get Pregnant Fast Throughout my journey of motherhood, there hasn’t been a single moment where I haven’t questioned whether the love, lessons, and memories I’m creating for my children are enough. I constantly find myself striving for improvement, thinking that I must always be better. While this desire for growth isn’t inherently negative, I often…
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10 Important Lessons I Want My 10-Year-Old Daughter to Learn
Get Pregnant Fast As my daughter Emma approaches her tenth birthday, I find myself reflecting on the essential lessons I wish to impart to her. This transitional age is filled with growth and discovery, and I want to ensure she carries these values with her as she navigates through life. Your Happiness Is Not Your…
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I Am Beautiful to Him
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Partner, As we approach our anniversary on February 17, I can’t help but reflect on our journey—14 years of love, laughter, and challenges. To some, that might seem trivial, but for us, it is monumental. We’ve both seen marriages falter and fall apart, crumbling under pressures that can feel insurmountable. It’s…
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Why I Refuse to Stop Calling My Daughter a Princess
Get Pregnant Fast When I discovered I was expecting a daughter, I made a series of promises to myself. First, I aimed to curate a wardrobe filled with colors other than pink. I envisioned her room filled with toys that broke away from traditional gender norms—think Legos, train sets, and puzzles. I vowed not to…
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America Is In A Relationship With The Guy Your Mother Warned You About
Get Pregnant Fast In 1991, the film Sleeping With the Enemy debuted, showcasing a psychological thriller about a seemingly perfect couple whose home life is anything but idyllic. I watched it during my college years, thinking, “I would never allow a man to treat me like that. I’m too strong for that.” Fast forward two…
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Women’s Health Magazine Says Goodbye to ‘Bikini Body’ and Other Overused Phrases
Get Pregnant Fast As we step into a new year, Women’s Health magazine is making a bold statement by eliminating the term “bikini body” from their vocabulary. Editor-in-Chief, Sarah Jennings, announced this significant change following overwhelming feedback from readers who expressed their frustration with cliched phrases that perpetuate unrealistic body standards. In a recent article…