Tag: beauty
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Exploring Beauty Standards: Gretchen Andrew on Self-Esteem, FaceTune and Art
Embracing Authenticity in a Facetuned World: A Conversation with Gretchen Andrew In a society obsessed with beauty standards and digital perfection, there is a pervasive pressure to conform to influences of how we see ourselves and others. Whether it’s a subtle tweak before posting a picture online or a more intensive transformation, the tools to…
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Cultivating Happiness: Nurture Your Joy Daily
If we want to be happy, we have to plant the seeds that cause our happiness to sprout, grow, thrive and multiply. At the core of our happiness lies the profound understanding that we are the sole cultivators of our own joy. This concept of being the ‘gardener’ is not just a metaphor, it’s a…
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The Garden in Your Head
Your mind is like a garden. Consider a plant for a moment. We admire the green foliage and colorful flowers. Yet, what we don’t see is more important: The roots that go deep into the soil to make the beautiful plant possible. Our thoughts are like seeds. We have to be careful with what we…
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Worrying About the Future
Do you ever find yourself worrying about what the future holds? At any age, worrying about tomorrow steals the joy from today. Whenever I find myself starting to worry I remind myself of two things: 1) When I am thinking, I’m not fully in the present and therefore 2) Whatever I am worrying about, is…