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Stina Sanders: The #Unfiltered Model Who Turned Instagram Upside Down (IMAGES)

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Stina Sanders is a force to be reckoned with. In 2015, the U.K.-based model and lifestyle blogger made waves when she started posting “real”, unedited photos of her daily life on Instagram, shocking her fans while making a major feminist, body positive statement. Today, Stina is using her voice to empower women through her work on her #Unfiltered blog, her book, and several other exciting projects. We’re honored to share Stina’s words with you all in our Winter 2018 magazine! Tell us about yourself! I’m what is coined as an…

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5 Ways To Stop Self Criticism And Feel Better About Yourself Right Now

I can’t believe I’m about to tell one of the most embarrassing stories of my life. But oh well, here it goes… My first run-in with self criticism was when I was five years old and in kindergarten. This incident also marks the first time I’d felt a lot of other things, too – like shame, embarrassment, the feeling of wishing I could disappear. Long story short, I was a shy kid who didn’t like speaking up or talking in front of the class. So I didn’t know how to…

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Two Fool-Proof Ways To Be Less Judgmental Of Yourself And Others (VIDEO)

Ways To Be Less Judgmental of Yourself

Every single day, we made hundreds of decisions based on split-second judgments. These can be small judgments based on the weather, or more harmful judgments such as deciding not to wear your new dress today because you think you look fat. Some judgments are helpful, yes – they help us to make gut decisions when we listen to our inner instincts. However, some judgments are just damaging and they seem almost impossible to stop. For example, did you know that the way a woman feels about her body can impact…

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Living With A Lifelong Skin Condition: How I Found A Cure For Eczema (IMAGES)

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Being touched shouldn’t create anxiety, but when you suffer from a skin condition like eczema things are different. About a year and a half ago, I started to learn how to dance salsa. I love to dance, and it was something I had wanted to try for years. I loved every second of learning the moves and music, spinning around, and meeting new people – but if you’ve ever suffered with eczema or another chronic skin condition, you know that none of these blissful moments can be carefree. As soon…

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How To Handle Body Shaming Like A Boss: Holiday Edition (VIDEO)

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The holidays can be a very rough time for those with body image issues. Even those of us who are long recovered from eating disorders or self esteem issues can be triggered by body shaming! But it doesn’t have to be this way. One of the most common things women will deal with around the holidays is body shaming from loved ones. They may not mean any harm, but these careless statements and judgments can truly ruin the holiday (and your body confidence) if you don’t have the awareness or…

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