Post Sponsored by Knix Being a teenager is hard as it is, and then you’re slammed with unrealistic expectations about your body and how you should look. We’re all told by society that there’s something wrong with us — whether it’s your weight, height, skin color…. And we’re all taught from an early age to […]
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Savannah’s life has slowly changed into one she doesn’t even recognize, one with her sister going off to college and her mother losing weight and starring on the television show Shake the Weight. To Be Honest is a romantic, complicated, and important story that captures the angst of teen life, the complications of family life, […]
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I’m fat. I always have been, and, honestly, I probably always will be. My jeans make a very specific “swishy” sound when my thighs rub together, and there are parts of me that resemble cottage cheese. Before you jump to conclusions, let me expand a little more. I’m fairly healthy, I have no chronic illnesses, […]
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The latest pink lip shade has your heart doing some excited flips, and you can’t wait to have it. You’ve put together your pennies, and just as you’re proceeding toward the checkout, your thought bubble expands with all the negative thoughts crowding it. You start wondering if your friends will really like it and if they […]
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Not too long ago, I came across this post (via SwissMiss) in which the author challenges her readers to stop complaining for just one day. I don’t consider myself a huge complainer, but I know I do my fair share of whining on a daily basis (don’t we all?). So I challenged myself not to complain for 24 hours. […]
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Let these songs infuse your life with positivity for the new year! Happy 2016! [8tracks url=”http://8tracks.com/germmagazine/new-year-new-beginnings” width=”300″ height=”300″ ]
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Simple habits can be self-destructive or self-enhancing, and every morning we have the opportunity to make certain decisions about our lifestyle. Sometimes we want quick fixes, but to truly appreciate the benefits of long-term happiness and contentment, let us all try to begin to implement these 5 morning habits in an effort to encourage our […]
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“No” is a very powerful word when it comes to your relationships with others — and with yourself. While the word “no” might trigger thoughts of negativity, harnessing the power of “no” can be a very positive thing. In particular, mastering the art of saying “no” is essential to distancing yourself from negative people or […]
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Something you probably hear a lot of is people talking about “being positive,” and more than likely it’s easily dismissed. Believe it or not, however, there is actually something behind all that “happiness” talk. I know, I know: Constant positivity gets annoying, and people who always have smiling faces get judged, but happiness plays (or […]
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