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self esteem
7 ways to be kinder to yourself as you set your New Year’s resolutions
If made in a thoughtful way, resolutions can be a powerful tool
I’m fat. When thin people say they ‘need’ to lose weight, imagine how that makes me feel.
I know others don’t mean to offend me. But they do.
‘So old’ and ‘so tired’: What I see in the mirror doesn’t always reflect reality
Sometimes, I need a little help to see the truth
Meet Worrier Girl: A superhero defined by impostor syndrome
Marvel at her ability to feel like a fraud at absolutely everything she does
I’m often mistaken for other Asian American journalists. It took me years to realize that it stings.
Sometimes it’s funny, sometimes it’s awkward. Other times it’s infuriating.
Lizzo’s ‘Cuz I Love You’ beat Beyoncé in the charts. Is she music’s next major female icon?
Fans adore the album, which champions self-love. Here’s why this may be Lizzo’s moment.
April 22, 2019
April 22, 2019
I thought I had to be skinny to explore my gender identity. Here’s how I learned to dress without fear of judgment.
Society tends to only accept fat women who are feminine and dressed in ‘flattering’ clothes
Gretchen Rubin seems to have it all. Does that make her a good happiness guru?
‘The Happiness Project’ author is currently on tour promoting her latest book about clutter
March 12, 2019
March 12, 2019
I failed at modeling body positivity for my kids. So I decided to try a different approach.
This mom adopted the concept of ‘body neutrality’
