A team of researchers at the University College London (UCL) has devised a mathematical equation that can explain how our self-esteem is shaped by what other people think of us. The study was published in October 2017 in the scientific journal eLife. A release from UCL notes that the researchers used the new equation to… Continue reading Self-Esteem Has Been Mapped in the Human Brain
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5 Misconceptions About Dyslexia
So many of us with dyslexia have not felt heard or understood until very recently, with the influx of new data about our condition. One of my personal goals is to promote dyslexia awareness, because despite new research about the condition, many misconceptions and inaccurate beliefs are still rampant. Dyslexia is not something that can… Continue reading 5 Misconceptions About Dyslexia
A Facelift Won’t Necessarily Boost Your Self-Esteem
If you’re considering having a little something done, the good news is that you’ll probably end up looking almost a decade younger. However, the not-so-good news is that you won’t necessarily end up feeling any better about yourself. Self-esteem appears to be unconnected to a positive outcome after facelift surgery, according to a study done… Continue reading A Facelift Won’t Necessarily Boost Your Self-Esteem
How A Fitness/Wellness Regimen Can Empower You
From an early age, women have foisted on them images of the “ideal” female body, and self-esteem can plummet when they fail to measure up. But celebrity trainer Holly Perkins says it’s time women stop buying into those societal pressures. “There’s this perception that all women need to look like perfect runway models,” says Perkins,… Continue reading How A Fitness/Wellness Regimen Can Empower You