I've talked in the past about how we get in cycles of negative self-talk. You look in the mirror and immediately the voice in your head starts saying all that icky stuff. Or you want to do something in your life but that voice says "you can't do that you're too ______________." You can break that cycle by making a point to listen to yourself, stop that voice when it starts, and replace the

I'm not sure where we were exactly. I'll have to go back and check out where we've left off but for now I'll just talk about confidence. Confidence is the sexiest thing ever. Someone could have an amazing appearance but if they are not confident in how they speak or carry themselves then no one will ever take notice. Likewise, someone with an average appearance (by majority standards) can be a

Ok back to improving body image! You cannot take steps to a more positive self body image if you don't know what messages you are constantly reinforcing. Negative messages you give yourself are often subconscious and habit, so you might not even know you are doing it. The first part of this exercise is to tune in. Take at least a week and really, really listen to what you say about yourself, both

I'm going to take a brief detour away from the building positive body image segment to talk about something that is sooooo difficult for people to do. Recharge. Recharging is taking time for yourself to something for JUST YOU. With all the demands from work and family it really really difficult to find "me time." But you need it. You can't possibly give and give and give and then have anything

If you have decided to start exercising to tone up, gain muscle, and or lose weight just remember the scale and tape measure is not the end all be all in defining your progress. Measurements and numbers can give you a great idea of the kind of progress you are making in weight loss and toning your body. However, do not become obsessed with them. You cannot nurture a positive body image if you are

Yes, I know it's not Sunday, but I had a reader call me out on not having a post this past Sunday. Yeah, I got a bit caught up in the holiday weekend, but this stuff is important! I know you expect me to deliver. So, you'll get the makeup post now and then the regular post this coming Sunday. This week we will start talking about improving body image. So far, I've explained that being sexy is

I've got an exercise for you today. This is also something we do in the burlesque class to help students develop their stage persona. It starts with brainstorming. Actually, brainstorming is probably not the best word because that suggests trying to figure something out and come up with new ideas. We might be doing some of that, but mostly we are finding what is already within and coaxing it out

Each week on Sunday (ish), I plan on talking about the part of being a woman many traditional feminists would like us to forget about. That is harnessing our sexuality and relishing in our womanhood. In my time teaching, I have had sooo many women tell me they don't know how to be sexy, don't know how to move like that, feel silly or uncomfortable being sexy, or something else along those lines.