Embracing Self Love and Learning to Love Your Body

By: Alyssa Cole

The modern day woman takes on many tasks. For generations, women have been told that appearance is very important and to be conscious of how we present ourselves. But what about embracing what we were born with? How often do we see in the media to love the skin you're in without enhancing a part of us? Self love and loving your body is extremely important for women today!

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If you watch television, you constantly see advertisements and commercials for beauty enhancements, how to lose weight fast, to get a certain "Look" that you are searching for. Isn't it interesting how often we see things to alter our views on the natural being of our bodies? These ads can subconsciously make us think that something in-fact is lacking within us and without self esteem, can have a big impact on us.

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The Woman in this present time, is constantly told to act a certain way and do, but we see more and more everyday people taking their desired looks and finding shortcuts to achieve which sometimes is good but sometimes also are bad. Women have been doing illegal procedures which have sometimes ended deadly or ended up with damaging effects, some women getting addicted to enhancements, and even people become depressed when looks haven't been achieved.

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I think it's important to remember in this day and age that you have to love the skin you're in. If you want to fix your look, be sure to achieve these desires in healthy and legal ways, and to really ask yourself why you want to change a certain thing about you. Always remember to make decisions on how you look and act solely based on YOU!! I challenge you today to look at things that you want to change about yourself physical, if anything, and ask yourself why? Is it health related? Is it really necessary? What steps will I need to take? Will I be just fine without any changes? From there, do what's best for you but just remember to LOVE YOURSELF!

Self-love is so important especially in a time and era such as the one we live in. Never forget about self-love and self-care!

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Relaxation Tips: 3 Tips For How To Relieve Stress During The Work Week

By Alyssa Cole

Sometimes it is so hard to just get a few hours to yourself especially depending on your work schedule. 

Worn out? Here are some tips to help you relax during those rough weekdays.

• Yoga For Stress Relief - This has been a popular idea on numerous sites for how to relax more and I must say it does help a lot! Give yourself anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour of yoga or stretching with some relaxing music playing in the background and see how you feel afterward =)

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• Phone Distraction: Put The Phone Down - Yes I know what you’re thinking, she has lost her mind lol but seriously guys you will be surprised how much more you’re relaxed when you turn your phone off or have it on DND for periods of time throughout the day. When I put my phone in another area of the house I end up getting so much more done vs. when my phone is right next to me. We are the generation that is addicted to phones ITS A ILLNESS! So try and resist the urge to always be near it and checking it and you’ll see how more relaxed you feel from just this little gesture. People can wait but your health cant!

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• Relaxing Music - Yesssss! Music has helped me in so many situations to become relaxed and to take some steam off when somebody has pissed me off at work or in my personal life. Music is a form of therapy that is indescribable but so needed. Music makes you feel at ease and a sense of relief depending on what you’re listening to. I personally like R&B, Gospel, Instrumental, and Rap. Somedays I need my church music to help me through and after a long day at work, I need that loud Rap music to keep me pushing. Create a playlist that has all your favorite songs on them and when you’re having a bad day get away from the world and blast that music!

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I hope these 3 tips help you to find more relaxing moments in your day to day routines! 

Remember your health and peace of mind is more important than anything else!

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Self Care Tips: 3 Tips To Self Healing Emotionally

By Alyssa Cole

1. Let Go of Your Fear Of Rejection

We are human and no we don't enjoy getting hurt feelings by people people we like, however, don't let your fear or rejection be the reason you don't take chances to express how you feel about someone. If it doesn't work out, you have to tell yourself everything happens for a reason and that better things are coming your way! Start letting go of fear!

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2. Stop Reminiscing

I'm guilty of this one myself! We all have that one person who we think about from time and time and then you find yourself in your feelings and you start to think what if, if we can work it out, and eventually we make things worse! As challenging as this one is, it's important to remind yourself that thinking about past good times can cause emotional distress. It can create mental stress and emotional stress without you even realizing it. Did you know that?! So let's focus on the present now and keep moving forward past the old times.

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3. Failure Is The Key To Success

For some, failing has a huge impact on their pride and self-esteem, and that is not something you want to go through. Your self esteem is important daily and you want to keep it up as high as you can to avoid feeling sorry for yourself because this is what causes depression. Practice flipping failure into success by saying positive affirmations like this "I know I didn't do so good on that test but I'll study harder next time so I can do better." Doesn't that sound better than "I failed this test, I'm stupid." Yes, it sounds wayy better! Constantly flip your failures into success and you'll notice a major difference in your self confidence and self-esteem.

 These 3 Tips will help you get that much closer to being where you want to be emotionally!

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