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Three Ways to Stop Body Bashing and Fight Self-Criticism
At thirteen years old, I decided I was going to shave my legs, all the way up to mid-thigh. I felt quite adult and dangerously risqué. My mother was mortified and told me, “You’ll regret it forever.” At the time, I took her comment quite...225 SelfWork: Broken (in the best possible way): A Conversation with Jenny Lawson
Jenny Lawson, known as The Bloggess, has literally thousands who follow her. She’s also a mom, a wife, and luckily for us, an author. Broken (in the best possible way) is her newest book. In all her books, she’s more than open about her struggles with chronic...What Are You Teaching Your Daughter About Her Body? Five Strategies for Being a Healthy Role Model.
Sometimes, something hits a nerve. A few years ago this Dove commercial caught my attention. It highlights body image messages that mothers might unintentionally give daughters. And…it shocked me. The subject of the video is moms talking about what they liked...223 SelfWork: Shining A Light on Women’s Bravery in the Mental Health Arena
It’s Women’s History Month! And I’m excited to announce that SelfWork has a new sponsor – Premium Jane. You can visit them at premiumjane.com and use coupon code SelfWork to get 20% off your purchase! More to come! Today we’ll talk about women...Depression And Perfectly Hidden Depression: The Dramatic Difference
Perhaps you, or someone you love, has taken The Beck Depression Inventory. It’s a very well-known questionnaire that’s often used to determine if someone meets the criteria for depression as it covers its traditional mental, emotional and physical aspects....Dr. Margaret’s Book Now Available!
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