Self Beauty

Our beauty rituals are so often based around things we think we need to fix, grow, and develop—sometimes tipping into dangerous obsession. So, what seismic shift does it take to break free from this mentality? In Ugly, Anita uncovers where these beauty standards started, unpicks why they've been perpetuated, and unmasks the structures that continue to support them. From the ever-growing cosmetic surgery industry, to the hidden pitfalls of "pretty privilege," it is time to finally break free from those limiting beauty standards.

Women today are facing so much uncertainty - about life and the future. The need to pivot is stronger than ever, but many of us feel powerless to change or simply don’t know how to take that essential first step. For Lori Allen, business owner, breast cancer survivor, and star of TLC’s Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta, these vital life lessons are the inspiration for her new book. Say Yes to What’s Next is more than just a guide for our best tomorrows, it’s the beginning of a life-makeover movement for women of all ages.

Love-bombing, gaslighting, stonewalling, bread-crumbing, emotional manipulation. You’ve done the research. But have you heard of sensory processing sensitivity? Those who have this less common personality trait are known as Highly Sensitive Persons (or HSPs).

Self-Care for the Real World is a combination of friendly advice, personal stories, exercises, and recipes. The audiobook is a practical guide to self-care for real people with busy lives. The authors are sharp and funny, and they acknowledge there is no one way to practice self-care. They're not here to give strict instructions or preach drastic life changes, but to offer small suggestions to help you toward becoming the best version of yourself.

Known as The Makeover Guy ® from his appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show and other national television programs, Christopher Hopkins believes that as they age, women become more beautiful but often feel less attractive. He's out to change that. For more than 20 years, he's encouraged women who often feel like they have taken a backseat to everything and everyone else to come out of the shadows and take center stage. Now it's your turn.

French women seem to have a special knack for life's most important things - food, love, raising children. And in matters of beauty and style, they appear to be at an unfair advantage. But the good news is that everything French women know can be learned...French women are not born more attractive than anyone else. They simply learn at a very young age how to feel beautiful, confident, and sexy, inside and out. It's an allure that outlasts youth.

Sonya is a shy young woman who has struggled with her undeniable beauty and sensuality since childhood, all while navigating a life that is often filled with hardship. When her acting career suddenly takes off and fame follows, she faces new challenges and finds herself exposed in ways she never imagined. Thrust into unfamiliar and compelling situations, she emerges forever changed. Unfortunately, once again, she realizes that her beauty is not a gift but a trap—one that has opened many doors, including some that should have remained firmly closed. Throughout her life, changes come ...

Set off on a remarkable family adventure through Switzerland and Italy with Alpine Dreams and Tuscan Sunsets. This captivating travel narrative chronicles a self-planned journey across two of Europe's most enchanting destinations. This book paints a vivid portrait of breathtaking landscapes, cultural treasures, and unforgettable experiences, from the snow-capped peaks of the Swiss Alps to the sunlit vineyards of Tuscany. Embark on meticulously planned excursions, each offering a unique experience. From the charm of Swiss towns like Lucerne and Interlaken to the artistic grandeur of Rome and...

For author and Slow Stories podcast host Rachel Schwartzmann, slowing down has changed her story in ways she could have never imagined. In this poignant and timely collection, she invites us to step away from the turmoil of daily life and awaken to the pleasures of living and creating with intention.

On the outside people can look like they have it all together. Yet deep in our souls we are flaking, burning, and are slowly fading into ashes. Maybe the past or present has your spirit struggling. Learn how to be transformed from those ashes, trade them for beauty and be reborn into the Godly Man Within. From God's grace to Spiritual Empowerment. Things like The History of Men from Dust. Rising from the Ashes, and Spiritual resources in guidance to healing your soul. Enjoy stories that will heal you and tools that will bring forth a rise for healing the soul of a man. Seeking answers? Well...

For those who have ever walked into a room and felt the weight of unspoken pain settle in their chest. For those who have absorbed the emotions of strangers like secondhand smoke. For those who have tried—truly tried—to carry the burdens of others while quietly drowning under the weight of their own, this audiobook is for you.

Timeless Beauty: Natural Secrets for Radiance and Wellness is your ultimate guide to achieving radiant beauty and vibrant health from the inside out. Drawing on ancient wisdom and modern science, this book uncovers holistic secrets for nurturing your body, mind, and spirit. From skin-care rituals and natural remedies to mindful practices and nutrition tips, it offers a wealth of actionable insights to enhance your natural glow and elevate your overall wellness. Whether you’re seeking to unlock the power of restorative self-care or embrace your most authentic self, Timeless Beauty provides...

When was the last time you felt good about yourself, worthy, and capable of achieving what it is you want out of life? If it's been so long you can't remember, Keryl Pesce has a few bits of insight for you. In this enlightening, heart-warming book, you will discover the source of your inner critic and why the popular advice to "just crush it" is bad advice.

Discover the power of nurturing your skin and your spirit from home. This book will show you how to achieve a naturally beautiful complexion with easy-to-follow daily routines in facial massage. Facial massage has many proven benefits, from aiding digestion to respiratory health. Top facialist Ksenija Selivanova explains the science behind lymphatic drainage and its impact on vitality.

From Yale University's dermatological and anti-aging, expert Nicholas Perricone, M.D., comes the all-natural program that has already helped tbousands -- including top Hollywood stars. This antioxidant plan revitalizes your skin from the outside and inside, reducing and effectively erasing wrinkles and blemishes, no matter your skin color or type, no matter your age.

“True Beauty from Within: Like the Spirit of a Wild Horse” invites readers on a transformative journey to redefine beauty as an intrinsic, unbound, and enduring force. Using the wild horse as a powerful metaphor for freedom, authenticity, and resilience, this book explores the essential qualities that shape true inner beauty, guiding readers toward a deeper understanding of themselves and the timeless essence of genuine beauty. This book challenges conventional notions of beauty by encouraging readers to look beyond appearance and explore the unique, powerful traits that make them who ...

Self-esteem is one of the most important aspects of your life. Your success in life, in relationships, and your happiness depends on your self-esteem. If you have low self-esteem, you may find that you have more struggles in life than those who do not lack self-esteem. The good news is that you have control of your own self-esteem. Which means that if you are willing to take control of your self-esteem, you can take control of your entire life and live the life that you want to live.

Beauty + Power is a collection of personally written posts previously published on Lauryn Doll's website. Pulled down during her revamp, the content is designed to give you a trip down memory lane, and to help you hold the messages you need most, close to your fingertips. These articles were pulled down with the intention to never be published again, but the intention is that those who need to hear what's said, receive the messages within. Blessings.

This audiobook offers a playbook for living a creative and authentic life. Using her own story as a launching spot, Mia Michaels explores the experience of the unicorn in a world of donkeys, a world where fitting in, pleasing others, following rules, and maintaining norms—no matter how messed up those norms are—is the only acceptable path. She acknowledges the struggles of the unicorn life—loneliness, ridicule, being misunderstood and undervalued—and goes on encourage listeners to reframe the unicorn life the way she has, as essential to a life of brilliance.

Harmony has had a hard life. Trusting people is hard for her. When she and her best friend Josie move to a small town she meets the Black Angels MC president. He is handsome. His mocha skin and hazel eyes call to her. When she is put in danger because of him, he will stop at nothing to keep her safe. Will he break her walls down in time? Jerome is the President of The Black Angels MC. His brothers and the town call him Beast. When the beautiful and strong woman comes to town he questions everything he knows. When the one guy you call brother becomes an enemy will he find out in time. When ...