Do you tend to beat yourself up when things go wrong? If so, like most of us, you can use a little more self-compassion in your life. What is Self-Compassion? Self-compassion is having kindness, love, understanding and forgiveness toward yourself. If you think about self-esteem as being how we see and think of ourselves, self-compassion … Read more
As someone who has been drawing since she can remember, I find it a little shocking — and upsetting — when I find parents who, while they might have initially encouraged their children to show off their artistic side, later adjusted them towards something different. Something different, like medical school, or law school, or physics, … Read more
If you think that there’s a one-size-fits-all magic formula for self-confidence, please think again. Confidence, a healthy sense of ego, and self-assurance are all inside jobs, so to speak, and neither quality can be bestowed by another. Develop your own strengths and you might be surprised at how your self-worth skyrockets. Step one on the … Read more
Many women can get pretty down about their post-baby body. Rather than worrying about how you look at what you should do, read the guidance below.
You’ve finally decided to get the breast surgery you’ve always dreamed of, but what does breast surgery entail, exactly? Well, there are a number of different types of breast surgeries available, and the one you choose depends entirely on your needs. Here’s a quick run through the most obvious types of breast surgery available. Breast … Read more
A little bit of history Last year in the run up to my 40th birthday and for a few months after I was feeling great, I was out running most days and exercising at home. It felt good to be getting back to the ‘old me’ but then fate stepped in and I sprained my … Read more
If there is one aspect of my ‘beauty routine’ that will guarantee whether I feel good or bad about myself, it’s my hair. It is pretty much the first thing that people will notice when they see you like your hair is more visible than say your make-up at a distance. I always notice others’ … Read more
Dove Self-Esteem Programme Working with Mums to help boost Self-Esteem among 11-17-year-olds According to new research commissioned by Dove, young girls are shunning female celebrities and looking to their mums as the most positive role models in their lives. Mums soar above the rest with 37% of the votes cast. In a not-so-close second place, … Read more
Ladies, it is that time of year again to send the kids ‘wish list’ to Santa, decorate the tree and put on our favourite party dresses to celebrate the festive season with our friends and family. However, for the majority of us ladies, Christmas is also about pure indulgence. A cup of mulled wine, a … Read more