Self Confidence

Women's health: Find sexual liberation in your marriage

Colleen Crane, MSW, LCSW — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 04:45:00 -0800

Believe it or not, women can sometimes be complicated creatures. OK, so I'm being sarcastic. But when it comes to sex, it can sometimes seem impossible to please yourself andyour partner. Where to begin? Here are three tips to help you find your sexual liberation!

Creative ways to celebrate accomplishments

Elaina Verhoff — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 10:42:00 -0700

Hooray! You did something fantastic. It's time to celebrate you! Here are some fun and creative ideas to celebrate your accomplishments — big or small.

Raising a daughter with high self-esteem

SheKnows Parenting Editors — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 13:29:00 -0700

Often it's the simple day-to-day routine that plays a pivotal role in shaping a girl's view of herself and the world around her. As parents, we want to surround our daughters with enough meaning in their lives that they can develop a strong sense of self and have confidence in their abilities.

8 Tips to boost your self-confidence

Sarah Kelsey — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 11:17:00 -0700

It can be pretty easy to fall into a self-confidence rut. From co-workers tearing you down to waking up on the wrong side of the bed, little things can make or break your confidence level on any given day. The solution? Fight back with one of these confidence-boosting tips.

Look better in the buff before bathing suit season

Jessica Padykula — Mon, 14 May 2012 05:00:00 -0700

Unfortunately, we can't all be blessed with the long, lithe limbs, a miniscule waist and the perky boobs of, say, Cameron Diaz or Blake Lively, but that's no reason to hide shamefully under a mu-mu or full-body swimsuit. We say dare to go bare! After all, you only live once, and body confidence is an important key to both looking and feeling good. It may not be summer yet, but bathing suit season will be here before you know it and we want you to feel ready!

3 Secrets to feeling great in your clothes

Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 07:18:00 -0700

The clothes you put on before you walk out the door are the first things other people notice about you, so it's important you look your best. But looking great and feeling great aren't always the same thing -- use these three secrets to help master the art of feeling great in your clothes regardless of circumstances.

6 Ways to boost your body confidence

Mary Fetzer — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 08:10:00 -0700

You know a confident woman when you see one. She carries herself a certain way and simply looks comfortable in her own skin. You can feel that way, too, with these six easy tips.

How to feel sexier every day

Jessica Padykula — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:25:00 -0700

Most women feel a little less than sexy occasionally. If you’ve been having trouble accessing your sexy side lately, use our tips for coaxing out your inner sex kitten. Trust us, she’s in there -- she just needs a bit of encouragement.

5 Exercises to a perfect posture

Michele Borboa, MS — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 11:24:00 -0800

You don’t have to accept that burning pain in your neck and shoulders, ache in your low back and throbbing headaches as a daily norm. Pain isn’t normal and can often be remedied just by improving your posture. Dr. Beverly Marr, creator of The Soar Method for Perfect Posture, says proper posture will not only help ease your pain, but it can also improve your energy level and even your digestion. Here are five of Dr. Marr’s stretching and strengthening exercises for better posture.

5 Tips to help your tween girl become a physically and emotionally healthy woman

Erika Katz — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:42:00 -0800

Don’t you love the drama of the tween years? Though you may be tempted to throw your hands in the air and give up on your tween daughter, you really do have the ability to bond with your tween girl and help her grow up into a physically and emotionally healthy young woman. Here’s how.

How to improve your dating life

Jessica Padykula — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 08:00:00 -0800

We all make mistakes, and dating mistakes are among those we regret the most. To help you avoid frustration, stress and potential embarrassment, we’ve put together a few of the biggest dating mistakes to avoid, starting today.

Text flirting: The art of flirting via text messages

Jessica Padykula — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:00:00 -0800

So you've met a nice guy and exchanged numbers. If you really want to get him interested, get texting. After all, you both always have your phones with you. Here are some tips on the art of phone flirting.

Does your mother influence your body image?

Linda Melone, CSCS — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 09:14:00 -0800

If you look in the mirror and see unwanted pounds, does your mother's voice pop into your head, reprimanding you for eating too many desserts? Does the thought of going bathing-suit shopping with your mom send you screaming into the night? If so, you're not alone. Many successful adult women still feel the influence of their mother's opinion on their own body image, positive or -- for many of us -- negative.

Are you too nice?

Jessica Padykula — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 10:00:00 -0800

Not many guys want to date a mean girl, but you shouldn't allow the people you date to walk all over you. Here are some signs that you might be too nice for your own good.

Facebook no help for eating disorders

Karen Hawthorne — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 04:17:00 -0800

Does online social networking really inhibit the development of communication skills, turning kids into poor spellers with ever-shortening attention spans? Perhaps. And now a new study has found that Facebook users may also be more prone to eating disorders.

5 Diet books for weight loss success

Michele Borboa, MS — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 13:15:00 -0800

Have you already ditched your New Year's resolution to lose weight -- for good? To get you back on track and motivate you to toss the fad diets, here are five of the best diet books that are just now hitting the bookstore shelves. These diet books will help you embrace a sensible eating plan that will not only show you how to shed pounds and burn belly fat, but also give you recipes, motivational tips and workouts that will improve your health -- inside and out.

10 Ways to sex up your look

Nina Sutton — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 10:36:00 -0800

We have all seen them- Marilyn, Raquel, Sophia, Pamela… Bombshells who are glamorous, sexy, bold and beautiful. While “supermodels” have a natural and chameleon quality to morph into various looks, bombshells brand themselves with their beauty, confidence and intrigue. The best part - bombshells always seem to be having fun! Here are 10 easy steps to bring out your inner bombshell and make heads turn everywhere you go:

Your daughter's self-esteem: 5 ways moms can help girls be themselves

Rachel Simmons — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 12:16:00 -0800

If your daughter has fallen under the curse of being the perpetual “Good Girl,” being good may not be good for her self-image and emotional well-being. Here’s how moms can help their daughters not only be themselves but also help boost their self-esteem and encourage them to grow into self-confident women.

Is my makeup making me fat, depressed and unsexy?

Barbara Bartlik, M.D. — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:00:00 -0700

Most of us wear makeup to enhance our features and feel better about ourselves. But did you know that your makeup could be making you feel bad? Here's what you need to know!