How to take Criticism, Turn it Into GROWTH

by Daniella Levy It hurts to hear people say negative things about something you poured your heart and soul into. It hurts to recognize that you are not perfect at what you do and can always use improvement. However, criticism–good criticism–is a very powerful raw material you can use to build yourself as an artist. […]

via How to Take Criticism and Turn It into Growth in 5 Steps — A Writer’s Path

Stay Positive in A Negative World

If you haven’t noticed that we live in a negative world, you just haven’t been paying attention. Whether it’s social media, news outlets, movies or just mainstream society there are countless number of negative images displayed in the world today. These negative influences have been especially evident during the past couple of years with the […]

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Battle against INSECURITY?

Long ago, I erected an idol in my mind of the Christian Woman. The Christian Woman found the time to blow-dry her hair before church. She and her childhood sweetheart and their well behaved brood of children arrived each Sunday with their clothes right side in and their shoes on the right feet. She taught Sunday school and sipped tea at ladies’ functions. She found the time to cart casseroles to potlucks, kiddos to soccer practice, and donations to the food-bank in her mini-van.

via A Mighty Weapon in the Battle Against Insecurity — A Softer Shade of Red

Clean Healthy Eating?

Organic foods have gained great popularity in the recent years, and rightfully so. While it’s important to avoid eating all non-organic foods, it can often get expensive. Knowing which foods are most often genetically modified or sprayed with pesticides helps to determine which organic foods to choose first when living healthier on a budget. Recent […]

via A cheap way to stay clean and healthy eating organic — grey, resty

Unequal Relationships?

They hurt. They are almost inevitably part of the spectrum of bullying and abuse. We choose them, unconsciously, because love is inextricably linked to being made to wait, being cast aside and slavishly trying to please the other whilst accepting minimal attention ourselves. I will out myself on this subject because I have a long […]

via Unequal Relationships — Chronicles of an Orange-Haired Woman!

Writing for Yourself

by Liam Cross Writing, just like anything else in life, must be done to please oneself. Must be done to let one take the sinews of their heart and the breath of their soul, and transcribe them somehow onto the page before them. It’s one of my most favourite feelings in the world, finishing […]

via Write Like No One is Reading — A Writer’s Path

Beginner Beauty Tips

Whether you’re new to makeup and beauty or have been experimenting for a while, we always come across a few tried and tested methods to guarantee we’re always looking and feeling our best. I always love a good beauty tip, so in collaboration with Ciara, we’ve decided to give you our best Hair and Beauty TIPS.

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DIVERSITY , ONE LOVE, ONE HEART

In the world we live in, it can be difficult to find ourselves while trying to keep up with the images that our society portrays (via television, social media, magazines, YouTube, work, school, etc.). How skinny is appropriate? How should you dress? Act? Additionally, individuals, especially children who are biracial or come from different cultures, […]

via Cultural Diversity: We are All Human — Ipuna Black

DOUBT, CONQUER IT

If you are like most people, you have aspirations for a better life maybe a goal or dream you like to achieve. That goal may coincide with personal growth or maybe a dream that you always wanted to pursue. Your goal may also include going back to school, becoming an entrepreneur or starting a new […]

via Conquer Fear