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.
Are you on a path that feels true to who you are? It can be difficult to live "authentically" because we often feel pressure from society and other people to conform to certain ways of living. But if you feel a desire to live in an authentic way, take heart. It is possible for anyone – including you – to make your life a true reflection of who you are.
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Being nice is usually considered a good thing. There are good reasons for that: It means you're kind, compassionate and giving. It can even garner you respect from others. But being too nice can actually be quite problematic -- in your personal relationships (romantic or otherwise) as well as professionally. To that end, it might be time to ask yourself: "Am I being too nice?"
I've been getting a lot of emails lately from women who are confused about how boudoir photographs could possibly cost so much. With digital cameras, why isn't it just like snapping your own photos in the comfort of your home? Why is it necessary to hire a professional photographer when you can do this all yourself?
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.
Read MoreSelf-compassion means being kind to yourself and understanding that difficult times are just a part of life. A self-compassionate attitude can help people reframe a negative situation in the most positive light possible. Why is this important? It turns out that self-compassion is at the heart of many other important emotions and behaviors.
Read MoreBoudoir can indeed feature nudity. Since the art of boudoir is structured around the theme of a woman’s bedroom and dressing and undressing, real life features nudity. Nudity can superheat a boudoir shoot. The human form is so beautiful and can really rock a shoot.
Read MoreWomen'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!
Read MoreOne of the most important factors to our happiness is gratitude. It has been said that gratitude increases well-being, satisfaction with life and optimism. This isn't just a bunch of stuff you can read on social media; there's academic research too!
Read MoreEveryone regardless of age, gender, body type or fitness level feels like they can improve something about their body. When it comes to a boudoir shoot, they're often just not feeling "camera ready", trying to lose those last 10 pounds or just feel like they're never going to get to the point where they want to be photographed.
Read MoreAre you a woman who wants to be smart AND sexy? Well, I'm here to tell you that yes, you can! It's difficult for women in today's society because we're expected to meet so many different expectations. We need to be skinny and somehow curvy at the same time. We need to have an amazing career and still maintain a perfect house.
Read MoreAll bodies are beautiful. We're able to do so much with them, if we treat our bodies well, they will give so much back. What if we were able to turn our instinctively critical gaze on ourselves in a positive manner? How much more beautiful would all of us feel then.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreWhat was your main reason for booking a boudoir shoot?: I booked the shoot as a gift to myself and my husband!
Read MoreSummer 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!
Read MoreDo you know what shame is? It's a feeling of embarrassment, humiliation or disgrace. Shame can be triggered by: body image, sexual orientation, mental health issues and addiction to drugs or alcohol. Sadly these issues are all too familiar for many of us. Shame can also be triggered by past traumas like abuse or assault. My heart goes out to any who suffer from shame of any kind.
Read MoreDo you ever feel like your ambition has diminished? Maybe you've let life get in the way and now you're stuck. Many of us feel like this after a long period with the pandemic casting a dark cloud over everything! You know that there is more out there for you, but how do you find your motivation again? Well, this blog post will discuss a few ways to help untangle the knot of excuses or obstacles and get you unstuck!
Read MoreA lot of what we perceive to be true across the board is skewed by the information we're presented with. The information we're presented with is engineered to get our attention and that tends to be the alarming news rather than the soothing news. So take what you read with a grain of salt--it's not always representative of reality.
Read MoreWhat does our mindset have to do with a boudoir shoot? A lot! You may be surprised to hear that many women come into their session with a negative mindset. They think that they are not attractive and they are uncomfortable in front of the camera. These thoughts can influence how your shoot goes, and it may even affect your post-shoot experience as well.
Read MoreBut what if there's someone that you already know well who you hadn't considered as a romantic partner before? Both men and women have had the experience of being friend-zoned and it's extremely difficult to break out of that role. Why not give dating a friend a try?
