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Women and Positive Body Image: Embracing Every Curve, Freckle, and Smile In a world saturated with idealized and often unrealistic images of beauty, fostering a positive body image among women is a revolutionary act. Women everywhere are constantly bombarded with messages about how they should look, often leading to feelings of inadequacy and insecurity. However, the movement towards self-love and body positivity is gaining momentum, and it's changing the narrative in powerful ways. The Reality of Body Image Pressures From a young age, girls are exposed to societal standards of beauty through media, advertisements, and even family and peers. These standards often emphasize thinness, flawless skin, and certain body shapes, which can be unattainable for most. This constant comparison can lead to negative body image, affecting mental health, self-esteem, and overall well-being. The Impact of a Positive Body Image A positive body image is not just about being satisfied with one's appearance; it's about recognizing and appreciating the body for what it can do rather than how it looks. Women with a positive body image are more likely to have higher self-esteem, better mental health, and a more realistic perception of beauty. They engage in healthier behaviors and have a better relationship with food and exercise, viewing them as means to nourish and care for their bodies rather than tools for achieving a certain look. Promoting Positive Body Image Diverse Representation in Media: The media plays a crucial role in shaping perceptions of beauty. Featuring women of all shapes, sizes, colors, and abilities can help challenge the narrow standards of beauty and promote inclusivity. When women see themselves represented in a positive light, it reinforces the idea that all bodies are beautiful. Encouraging Self-Compassion: Practicing self-compassion involves treating oneself with kindness and understanding, especially during moments of self-doubt. This can be cultivated through positive affirmations, mindfulness, and self-care routines that prioritize mental and physical well-being. Creating Supportive Communities: Building communities where women support and uplift each other can significantly impact body image. Social media platforms, clubs, and organizations focused on body positivity can provide a safe space for women to share their experiences, challenges, and victories. Educational Programs: Schools, workplaces, and community centers can implement programs that educate about body diversity and the importance of positive body image. These programs can empower women to question societal standards and embrace their unique beauty. Role Models and Influencers: Public figures and influencers who promote body positivity can have a profound impact. By sharing their journeys and struggles with body image, they can inspire others to embrace their bodies and reject harmful beauty standards.

🔥 Everyone’s talking about burnout, but what about post-burnout? For highly successful women, it’s not just about working hard—it’s about the aftermath when you hit that brick wall. When your health takes a hit, forcing you to come to a complete standstill. That’s the place no one warns you about, the place where it’s not just your career that’s in jeopardy but your well-being and happiness. Afraid and alone. It doesn’t have to be this way. You can reclaim your power, rediscover balance, and live a life that feels as fulfilling as your career looks. 👉This is your turning point to rebuild, redefine and rise stronger. Which is why I’m opening up 5 Exclusive Sessions for professional women who are ready to redefine their path, rediscover balance, and get their life back on track. These sessions will be tailored for you, and will be exactly what my clients experience They will fill up fast, so if you’re ready to course correct and finally feel at home in your life, click the link to reserve your place now. Only 5 Sessions available—first come, first served! DM me or jump onto my calendar https://lnkd.in/ezm4cWXZ Sorcha 🌺

Ladies, please don't try to "make it work" In a 24-hour cycle. Instead, look into getting cycle-synced with your natural cycle Which is a 28-day one. 🌔Start with observing yourself in ALL the different moon phases Not just when your period is due. 👉As an entrepreneur, No excuse for not managing your energy freely. 👉As a business professional, Show an example and start planning according to your energy levels. 𝙐𝙨𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙤𝙢 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛 𝙞𝙣 𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙮. We simply aren't built to produce the same output every single day. The 24-hr one is the male cycle around which the world of work is so conveniently built. 𝘌𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘌𝘝𝘌𝘙𝘠𝘛𝘏𝘐𝘕𝘎. Let me repeat that. Energy is EVERYTHING. There are 2 other ways you can learn about your energy: 1. Analyzing your birth chart with a Shaman 2. Learning about your energy type through Human Design Imagine being given specific tools to thrive and function based on: - what gives you 𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 - and how you make 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 It can also transform your 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱𝘴. Doesn’t that sound fabulous? 𝘉𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘺 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘢 𝘸𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭. Part of this is also discovering your relationship to the masculine and feminine energies residing within you. Our world, society, systems, structures are driven by the masculine energy You probably have been tuning into it for years and years. No wonder you might feel out of balance. Women I work with share they are feeling - - stuck - burned out - overwhelmed - lost and lonely - low on self-esteem - lacking confidence - missing boundaries - uncertain, lacking trust - afraid to say NO guilt free - experience relationships challenges That's an awful lot of ways in which imbalance is showing up. However, as a woman the feminine energy is naturally more accessible to you. 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙨 𝙞𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙘𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙡𝙚 𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚, 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙛𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙮? I am inviting you to - 🔥 gather around the virtual tribal fireplace ☯️ learn about engaging consciously with these energies 🗣️ share with other women about their connection to the feminine Join a tribe of exceptional women and explore how to create a better balance in life and business. Link of the event in the comments below. What imbalance are you noticing this week?

Take a Gap Year (or 4 days, or 3 weeks or 7 months) The backstabbing bastard colleague making my life hell finally got to me. I couldn’t fight him or the system that supported him any longer. I lacked the will, the calm. Somewhere along the line, I’d lost my spark, that smile, that glint in my eye. In that haze of exhaustion, I fell into a heap. A friend called it ‘taking a gap year,’ and suddenly, this concept—often reserved for adventurous youth—felt like the most sensible decision I could make. Taking that gap year (or in my case 7 months) wasn’t easy or perfect; it arose from panic and anger rather than calm. I didn’t know how long it would last, or how long I could support myself without working. But I knew I had to pause, find some inner wisdom, and navigate the frustration and fears that came with it. There’s no time or age limit on taking a gap year, or 4 days, or 3 weeks, or 7 months. It’s not about being unproductive. It’s about stepping back, giving yourself space to breathe, and reconnecting with what truly matters. Imagine taking a gap 90 minutes once a fortnight to focus on your wellbeing and gain that clarity?  That’s what Wired for Wellness offers. A 4-month program for women in high-pressure careers, we’ll explore ways to manage stress, boost energy, hold boundaries and rediscover purpose and joy.  You’ll set a course for your life that feels more like you. You’ll join a group of like-minded women ready to support each other in finding balance and renewed strength. Ready for a shift? To join our November cohort, book a free health history session at https://lnkd.in/ddQsDy5C or DM me for more information. Sometimes, doing less is the only way to come back stronger. #wellness #womeninleadership #selfcare #WiredForWellness

“Real, sustainable vitality often begins with a willingness to take imperfect action.” 👀 I’ve seen it so many times. Successful women leading teams, families and businesses - and doing it exceptionally well - get stuck (or even quit) before they get started because they imagine everything needs to be perfect to live with more health and vitality – ideal conditions, plenty of time, the ‘right plan’ in place, etc. I know it well because I’ve been there too. And I still have to be on the lookout for the sneaky ‘perfectionist’. Luckily, I’ve had lots of practice and have several strategies and tips up my sleeve. The first one: ‘Be willing to take imperfect action’. We can’t move forward without taking a step. The magic lies in doing something, however small, that aligns with the healthier life you envision. It’s about moving from thought to action, from research to real, lived experience. Each small choice—like taking the stairs instead of the elevator, or reaching for water instead of another coffee—builds momentum toward greater vitality. By taking imperfect steps, you’re signalling to yourself that vitality is a priority, right here and now. And if that still feels too daunting, how might it feel differently if you were to just do the thing once with no pressure or expectation to do it again? What's one thing you could do today - or tomorrow at the latest, if you're reading this at night - that you would consider a ‘good-enough’ use of a chunk of your time, and that you'd actually be willing to do? Because the irony, of course, is that just doing something once today, is the only way you'll ever become the kind of person who does that sort of thing on a regular basis. With love and vitality, Anita 🧡 Did you like this post? I wrote more on this subject in my Vitality Newsletter, a mostly monthly newsletter to help women live and work with more vitality. You can sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gC-mYJwR  #vitalitytips #recoveringperfectionist #imperfectaction #juststart

Embracing Authenticity 📶 As corporate women, we face numerous challenges, including societal pressure to conform to unrealistic beauty standards and how to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Recently I experience a powerful reminder that OUR worth extends far beyond physical appearance. Single Corporate woman: 1. Closes at 5-7 pm 2. Juggle through the traffic and get home at 9pm (Monday to Friday). 3. Saturdays, she does laundry , take care of the house, cook and prepare for the next week. 4. Sundays, she might go to church or worship centre, come home to continue her preparation for the next day. 😫 Just imagine married corporate women or women with kids, or taking care of their parents and siblings. DOUBLED TASK RIGHT??? BE KIND ✅ ✅ ✅ 🌸 💥 Now, Sustainability is not just about the environment; it's also about self-acceptance. Embracing our unique features and working with our natural bodies is more empowering than chasing unrealistic ideals through surgery and transformations. 🌷 Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle: These tips may be difficult taking into consideration TIME 😭 But try 👊 🌴 1. Prioritize self-care: Schedule time for exercise, meditation, and relaxation. 🌺 2. Focus on nutrition: Fuel your body with whole foods and balanced meals. 🌹 3. Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day. 🌼 4. Set realistic goals: Aim for progress, not perfection. 💐 5. Surround yourself with positivity: Build a supportive network. 📌 To All Corporate Women: Ignore critics; your worth is invaluable. Adopt sustainable lifestyles that nourish body and soul. Celebrate your uniqueness and individuality. 🖍 GET UP,ATTEND THAT CONFERENCE , BREAK THE SHYNESS, NETWORK AND BUILD YOUR NETWORK. 📌GET CONFIDENT, 📌 ENGAGE YOUR BODY AND KNOW WHAT WORKS FOR IT ✳ Share your own stories of self-acceptance and resilience in the comments! ✳ #fearlessandfabulousfemme #bodypositivity #selfacceptance #sustainability #authenticity #resilience #corporatewomen #womenempowerment #selflove #wellness #mentalhealthmatters

What are you afraid of? I speak to a lot of overwhelmed, high-achieving women. And one thing that comes up When we talk about creating balance and reclaiming their time. Is fear. 😣Fear of saying no and feeling like they’ll disappoint someone or damage their career. 😣Fear that if they set boundaries, they’ll lose the respect or trust they’ve worked so hard for. 😣Fear that taking time for themselves means sacrificing success or missing out on opportunities. It’s what keeps them stuck in a cycle of burnout, overcommitment, and overwhelm. But it doesn’t have to be that way. What if, instead, you could… 💪Build confidence that allows you to say no without guilt, knowing that setting boundaries doesn’t take away from your success—it supports it. 💪Feel completely in control of your time, with clear, firm boundaries that protect your wellbeing and your energy. 💪Let go of the constant need to over-deliver, and finally feel at peace, knowing that you’re enough without having to prove it through endless productivity. Come and learn exactly how we do that in BALANCE: The Masterclass. I'm hosting it live again tomorrow because we loved it so much the first time. Link in the comments.

One of the greatest challenges I hear every day from women relating to how they feel stressed, overwhelmed, tired, and out of focus surrounds the construct of “I don’t have enough time.”   Time for what they love, to do the work they feel called to do, to spend more time with family & friends, to be creative, you name it…just not enough time. The really good news is that we truly can create a new construct around time, which is at the very core of releasing and managing both daily stress and the stress that eats away at the health of our bodies.   Here are four time hacks to start making this shift in YOUR life: 1. Boundaries!!   These are what is and is not okay with you, what you are and are not available for, and what you will or will not tolerate.   Deciding in advance is critical, as it saves volumes of time and energy in striving to communicate and defend them.    Crossing our own boundaries is also an epic time suck and creates volumes of stress. 2. Building an epic scaffolding of support.  Ask and be open to the support of others.   Be aware of your mindset on this one - as women we love to think we can do it all.  We cannot!!    Where can you build support into your life?   This is critical and will drastically reduce your stress. 3. Organizing your time and projects around the time of day, week, and season that you feel the most energized.  Do you have a time of day that you work better, have more clarity, and are more focused?  Be sure to use this time of day for the most important, deeper, more critical work. 4. Reframe your concept of time.   There are definitely times when we need to follow start and stop times, AND there are times when we can be fully present with what is happening.  This is critical in the reduction of stress, as it allows us to be present and removes the pressure we feel to always be “on time” and locked into a time frame.

✨ Let's get real for a moment. How often do you find yourself buried under a mountain of responsibilities, your own needs pushed aside like they're not even on the agenda? 💔 We've all been there, juggling the demands of being a boss, a partner, a parent, and a friend, leaving little room for the most important person in your life: you. It's time to flip the script. 💖 Being selfish isn't a bad thing – it's a necessity. 🛡️ It's about recognizing that you can't pour from an empty cup. 🚰 It's about understanding that your well-being isn't just important – it's mandatory. 🌟 Because when you're thriving, everything you touch turns to gold. Your business, your relationships, your life – they all benefit from the glow of a woman who knows her worth and isn't afraid to prioritize her needs. 💼 🚀 Ladies who lead, who empower, and who conquer – it's time to embrace the ultimate self-care revolution! 🌟 Mark your calendars for November 8-10, 2024, in the vibrant city of San Francisco, where the Wealth and Wellness Conference: A Self-Care for the Powerhouse She.E.O is set to redefine your relationship with self-love and success. 🌈 Imagine a weekend where you're surrounded by like-minded women, where every session, every workshop, and every keynote is designed to empower you to put yourself first. Where you're reminded that self-care isn't a luxury – it's the foundation upon which your empire is built. 🍾 We're not just talking about bubble baths and green juice; we're diving deep into the art of living a life that's as rich in self-love as it is in success. 💚 Because let's face it, the world needs more women who are not just surviving but thriving. 🌍 🎉 So, are you ready to indulge in a weekend of empowerment, enlightenment, and a dash of extravagance? 🥂 Are you ready to join a community of women who understand that being selfish is the key to unlocking your full potential? 🗝️ 🎟️ Secure your spot now, because this isn't just a conference – it's your personal renaissance. Tickets are waiting for you. 🎫 Visit our page and let the transformation begin. 🌟 The link is right below, darling 👇🏿. It's time to put yourself first. ✨ #SelfCareRevolution #SheEO #ThriveNotJustSurvive #Empowerment #Wellness #SanFrancisco #2024Conference