Taking Control of My Life

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We often struggle with weaknesses in life. For Heather, her weakness for sweets and food began taking over her life, preventing her from so many things.  Once she was able to get the help she needed, Heather was able to achieve a career, relationship and healthy lifestyle that she had always wanted.  Heather was able [...]

Confessions of Acceptance

Acceptance

It takes time to understand and accept various things in our lives. From our family and relationships to the way we see ourselves, acceptance does not always come quickly. Identity readers tell us what they accept in their lives and within themselves. What have you accepted? I’ve learned to accept that what I desire in [...]

Confessions of Acceptance

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           Women tell us what they have accepted within their lives and themselves. What do you accept? I’m an African American woman who has been divorced twice. I was brought up to speak properly and always had a corporate job. I have accepted my body-type even when my counterparts didn’t. I’ve learned to ignore people [...]

I’m Fat and Happy. Yes, Really.

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Many women believe that true happiness can be achieved if they can just lose those 10 pounds. But, for Kim Brittingham, years of dieting and self-loathing caused her to gain more weight than she had ever expected. Nevertheless, it also helped her to gain the self-love and happiness that she had always longed for in [...]

Beautiful Everyday! (July)

Do you ever think about what you will be like when you are older? I’m talking 70s and older.  Do you have that vision? I plan to be that senior who is on a mission to enjoy life by dancing to the music. I’m on a mini vacation in Atlantic City before the 4th of [...]

Accepting as I Age

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By Sid As I approach 50, accepting new parts of my physicality gets a bit more challenging, as I'm right at the cusp of losing whatever Id liked previously. But here it goes… I've always thought I had pretty, expressive eyes and a sincere smile. I see the crows feet and wonder if I'll ever [...]

Improving Social Anxiety – Begin With Acceptance

By Jon Mercer There are many ways of improving social anxiety, but as a personal development coach and a former social anxiety sufferer, I have learned that one of the easiest and most productive ways to increase feelings of well-being in social situations is to practice the art of self-acceptance. A very common scenario that [...]

Beautiful Everyday! (June)

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June 2010 The anticipation for this June issue has been like a massive balloon of joy waiting to be popped. Do you hear all the noise pouring out? All my screaming, the laughter, the happiness, the inspiring stories flying all around? If not now, I assure you, you will after you explore this online magazine [...]

I Was Not Always This Confident

By Ashley I accept that I am 5’6 and weigh 144 pounds. I will always be a 
little bit chubby. I will never be able to wear little shirts with thin straps because my 
boobs are too big and my butt will always have a little jiggle to it. I was not always this confident [...]