Kids are naturals at this.
Tell a kid, “You did a great job!” and their face just BEAMS.
They know they did a good job. And it feels great to hear you confirm it.
Now turn to a colleague [Read more…] about The Lost Art of Accepting Compliments
What Really Goes Through a Man’s Mind?
I was snuggled on the sofa, reading a fat book on the history of psychology. Rain pattered on the window. The wood fire was burning. All cozy and calm in my little corner of the world.
Then I turned the page.
What?! [Read more…] about What Really Goes Through a Man’s Mind?
How to Deal with What Other People Think of You
I used to think it was me.
I knew what other people thought about me. They weren’t exactly covert about it. The less they liked me, the more they found opportunities to make snarky comments. The larger the audience, the better. [Read more…] about How to Deal with What Other People Think of You
3 Tips to Stop You from Turning into Your Mother
You know what you must do before committing to a guy, right?
Look at his father.
That is the best information you’re going to get about what kind of man you’ll be with in twenty years. [Read more…] about 3 Tips to Stop You from Turning into Your Mother
Make Great Decisions with Help from Your Inner Ding
You’re not sure if you should do it or not.
You’ve weighed the pros and cons. You’ve talked to friends. You’ve done the research.
And you’re still just not sure.
If you do it, it might end up turning out REALLY good… [Read more…] about Make Great Decisions with Help from Your Inner Ding
#BrilliantBabe: Curvy Supermodel Ashley Graham
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Ashley Graham walked into a department store.
She wanted to treat herself. As she perused the Valentino and Roland Mouret [Read more…] about #BrilliantBabe: Curvy Supermodel Ashley Graham
3 Lessons to Teach Your Kids about Love
We teach our kids the things they need to know.
To be thankful. To be responsible. To be polite.
We teach them about family and kindness and honesty.
But sometimes we forget to teach them about love. [Read more…] about 3 Lessons to Teach Your Kids about Love
The Diet Solution to Depression
Depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain.”
That’s what you’ve been told.
That’s what those sad/smiley face ads say. [Read more…] about The Diet Solution to Depression
4 Reasons He Won’t Say I Love You
Three little words.
How hard can it be to spit them out?
But he acts like they’re some sort of curse.
Like saying them will ruin EVERYTHING. [Read more…] about 4 Reasons He Won’t Say I Love You
Better than Bleach: Kid-Friendly Household Cleaners
My mother was from the bleach generation.
A little bit of bleach cleans everything better.
Our toilet cleaner had bleach in it. Our kitchen spray.
The wipes she used to clean up spills. [Read more…] about Better than Bleach: Kid-Friendly Household Cleaners
Get the Scoop on Which Beauty Products REALLY Work
When you read the claims on beauty products…
“Restores youthful complexion…”
“Reduces fine lines and wrinkles…”
“Visible results in just one week…”
“Award-winning formula…”
You assume they must be true. [Read more…] about Get the Scoop on Which Beauty Products REALLY Work
#Brilliant Babe: Entrepreneur Whitney Wolfe Herd
She founded a billion dollar company. She has her own Wikipedia page. She’s been on the cover of Forbes. Her wedding was featured in Vogue.
And she was no slacker in college, either, studying at the Sorbonne in Paris and working with orphanages in Southeast Asia. [Read more…] about #Brilliant Babe: Entrepreneur Whitney Wolfe Herd
Do Women Have the Right to Get Mad?
Rebecca Traister wants you to get good and mad.
“In the United States, we have never been taught how noncompliant, insistent, furious women have shaped our history and our present, our activism and our art. We should be,” she says. [Read more…] about Do Women Have the Right to Get Mad?
The Public Health Crisis Striking Down Women
It’s been called “a public health crisis at levels comparable to heart disease and cancer.”[1]
But unlike heart disease and cancer…
This illness targets WOMEN.
It’s among the 10 top causes of death for women under the age of 64. [Read more…] about The Public Health Crisis Striking Down Women
The 1 Trait He MUST Have for Lasting Love
Have you ever done that exercise?
The one where you list all the traits your ideal man should have?
It’s fun to do. The sky’s the limit. You want blond hair, a European accent, and a passion for your favorite indie band? Put it on the list. If you can imagine it, you can have it. [Read more…] about The 1 Trait He MUST Have for Lasting Love
