Category archives: Lifestyle & Personality

Best Way to Write an Affirmation

Ever try to psych yourself up by thinking, “I’m going to walk in and ace that test!”

Even if you didn’t know it, you’re using a really powerful tool called an affirmation.

“An affirmation is a statement of purpose,” says Dr. Tian Dayton, the author of It’s My Life! A… Continue Reading…

Best Way to Take Charge of Your Financial Life

Have you fallen for the whole Cinderella theme? You know, some day your prince will come, whisk you away to his castle, take care of you so you have no worries, and you two will live happily ever after? A lot of girls and women buy into this dream. But… Continue Reading…

Best Way to Survive a Party When You Don’t Know Anyone

“My cousin’s having a big party,” your BFF told you. “She said I could bring someone. Meet you there. I’ll get there before you.”

You got the parents’ okay. You got the outfit, the hair, the makeup. Everything’s smooth. You walk in the front door and see the party’s jumpin’.… Continue Reading…

Best Way to Stop Self Sabotaging Yourself

What does this mean? Basically when you’re sabotaging yourself, you are limiting yourself. You’re preventing yourself from being the best person you can be, from having the most fun you can have, and from being truly empowered.

I was really fascinated when I talked to Carol Adrienne, best-selling author of… Continue Reading…

Best Way to Start Journal Writing

Are you the journaling type? The kind of chick who has 6 bazillion diaries in your dresser drawer marked “Private! Keep out! This means you!” I was, and I still have those diaries in a box in my base­ment. (And no, you can’t read them, and I will never tell… Continue Reading…

Best Way to Speak with a Powerful Voice

Do you know someone who talks in a high-pitched cutesy voice that makes her sound like a weak little girl? Or do you know someone who talks in a whisper so you can hardly hear her? Your voice plays a part in the impression you make. Your voice can help… Continue Reading…

Best Way to Simplify Your Life

Homework, soccer practice, music lessons, your job, religious school, friend time, shopping time to get the latest stuff, and 5 mil­lion other things on your weekly to-do lists.

Is your calendar so packed that you feel like you don’t have time to breathe? Are you exhausted? Ready for some down… Continue Reading…

Best Way to Respond to a Put-Down

There are always people around who get a thrill from putting other people down. You know who they are. It’s sad that the only way they can make themselves look better is by making fun of someone else. But the reality is that lots of people do it. Face it.… Continue Reading…

Best Way to Reduce Acne Breakouts

Erin Jacobsen is an esthetician for Ole Hendrikson Face/Body Spa inL.A., a popular place for models and celebrities who have cam­eras close up on their skin. Here are her suggestions:

Cleanse. If you have acne, use a good cleanser made for normal/oily skin. Be careful not to overcleanse, or the… Continue Reading…

Best Way to Recover from Dining Disasters

Your crush invited you to dinner with his parents.

Your mom’s boss invited your family out to a restaurant. Mom has a “Don’t embarrass me” look on her face.

Prom time! All dressed up and going out to dinner before the dance.

Feeling just a little Pressure, or what? These… Continue Reading…