Stop Over-Idealizing Romantic Relationships

This viewpoint may seem productive in the short term, especially if you're just starting off in life after graduation with no solid income or network of friends and family around you. A lot of people get into relationships because it feels good—it feels better than being alone—and sometimes that can be more important than establishing whether or not two people are actually well-suited for each other long-term. But over time, even in your early 20s, the infatuation stage of a relationship wears off and you start to see people more clearly. Their flaws really begin to stand out and they might not be as perfect as you remembered them when you were in the throes of passion.

Liz HansenNovember 30, 2021chicago boudoir photographyrelationships, women, self care, self esteem, loveComment

10 Things Movies Must Stop Romanticizing

The entertainment industry is a business and that means they focused on making money, NOT on trying to improve society. Unfortunately, this means that many old tired themes and plots are so often repeated with slight variations. What movies are guilty of romanticizing unhealthy things? What should Hollywood stop promoting? Here are a few.

Liz HansenJuly 14, 2021chicago boudoir photographyfilm, movies, romance, women's empowerment, womenComment

10 Reasons Why Women Should Move to Chicago

I know that living in a big city is supposed to be impersonal but I've never had any problems with people since moving here. I'm from a small town where everyone knows each other so meeting new people can be difficult sometimes - but not here! When it comes down to it, everyone wants to move someplace where they'll feel comfortable and at home. That's why Chicago has one of the largest reputations for being diverse yet open-minded (even though we're actually just like every other city...) The public spaces are safe if you want to go out alone after dark too - which isn't really the case in some other cities.

Liz HansenJuly 11, 2021chicago boudoir photographychicago, women, chicago businessComment

What Does Women's Empowerment Mean?

Women's empowerment refers to women gaining power and control over their own lives, women taking actions that allow them to make decisions for themselves, women having opportunities to develop or reach their full potential in society, women being able to participate equally with men, women gaining access and control over resources (material, human and information), women having equitable decision-making power within all aspects of their life; women attaining the ability to live without fear of violence. Seems like a reasonable aspiration for humanity!

Liz HansenJune 30, 2021chicago boudoir photographyempowerment, women's rights, women, women's empowerment, feminismComment

Holding Your Ground and Compromising: Knowing How to Navigate a Fine Line

In relationships, in business, and in life, compromises are often necessary. You can't always get what you want unless you know when to compromise. So many things that we want depend on a transaction with other people. Additionally, sometimes it is better to give up some of what you want because the other party needs something else from you too. We are part of communities and it serves us all to share and sacrifice for each other.

Liz HansenJune 28, 2021chicago boudoir photographyrelationships, friend, womenComment

10 Songs to Keep You Inspired This Summer! Summer Musical Motivation for Powerful Women!

Summer is the perfect time to take it easy. It's a time when people are more inclined to make memories and spend less than usual on work. Summer also means that for many, the motivation to stay on top of their fitness routines or studies can start to dwindle as the days get longer and hotter. With that in mind, we've compiled 10 songs from this summer that will help keep your motivation going strong!

Liz HansenJune 25, 2021chicago boudoir photographywomen, motivation, inspiration, music, songs, playlistComment

Celebrating Mother's Day When You Dread It

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, right? Wrong. For many women, Mother’s Day is not a joyous occasion. Perhaps the day has never lived up to your expectations. Maybe you have a bad (or no) relationship with your mother. You may be mourning the loss of your mother or child. You’re in a power struggle with in-laws or you are a single mom with little or no family support in sight.

Liz HansenApril 27, 2021chicago boudoir photographywomen, mother, mothers dayComment

Rest In Power, Ruth Bader Ginsburg

We received sad news to go into the weekend: Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away on Friday at the age of 87. Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a feminist icon, being the second woman appointed to the Supreme court and first liberal leaning justice.

Liz HansenSeptember 21, 2020Chicago Boudoir Photographyrbg, ruth bader ginsburg, women's rights, women, empowermentComment

Movies with Chicago Women Who Inspire

Chicago is full of great women, and the great movies that have been set in the Second City are no exception. I thought this would be a fun list to highlight some fictional women who epitomize the qualities of the ideal Chicago woman. Resilience, courage, grit, determination and hard work, and all of this against long odds are consistent with the women I admire. Here are a few:

Liz HansenJuly 29, 2020Chicago Boudoir Photographychicago, movies, woman, women, inspire, inspirationComment

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