Self Beauty

In this essential guide, Nadine Artemis introduces listeners to the concept of "renegade" beauty - a practice of doing less and allowing the elements and the life force of nature to revive the body, skin, and soul so our natural radiance can shine through. Anyone stuck in perpetual loops of new products, facials, and dermatologist appointments will find answers as Artemis illuminates the energizing elements of sun, fresh air, water, the Earth, and plants.

A first-of-its-kind guide that outlines and explains the health-promoting properties of lymphatic massage, featuring five-minute self-massage sequences anyone can do at home.

At age nine, Lucy Grealy was diagnosed with a potentially terminal cancer. When she returned to school with a third of her jaw removed, she faced the taunts of classmates. In her memoir, Grealy tells her story of great suffering and remarkable strength with considerable wit. Vividly portraying the pain of peer rejection and the guilty pleasures of wanting to be special, Grealy captures with unique insight what it is like as a child and young adult to be torn between two warring impulses.

How do you prioritize self-care amidst the demands of client appointments and business operations? Have you experienced burnout or emotional exhaustion in your career as a beauty professional? How do you maintain boundaries with clients while still providing exceptional service? Have you encountered situations where client interactions impact your emotional well-being, and how do you handle them? Did beauty school prepare you for the mental health challenges and the need for self-care in this career? If you are a cosmetologist, hairstylist, barber, esthetician, makeup artist, nail care ...

Michele Harper is a female African-American emergency room physician in a profession that is overwhelmingly male and white. Brought up in Washington, DC, in a complicated family, she went to Harvard, where she met her husband. They stayed together through medical school until two months before she was scheduled to join the staff of a hospital in central Philadelphia, when he told her he couldn't move with her. Her marriage at an end, Harper began her new life in a new city, in a new job, as a newly single woman.

How to Stop Feeling Like Sh*t is a straight-shooting self-improvement guide for women, one that offers frank advice about the most common self-destructive behaviors women engage in. Andrea Owen—a nationally sought-after life coach—crystallizes what’s behind several invisible, undermining habits, from catastrophizing and people-pleasing to listening to the imposter complex or to one’s inner critic. Powerfully on the mark, the chapters are short and digestible, nicely bypassing weighty examinations in favor of punch points of awareness.

Deepak Chopra and Kimberly Snyder offer an exciting and practical program to help transform you from the inside out. Through six pillars of healthy living that focus on internal and external nourishment, sleep, living naturally, avoiding excessive stress, and better understanding the relationship between emotions and inflammatory foods, the authors offer practical tips, tools, innovative routines, and foods that will allow you to achieve your highest potential of beauty and health.

Author, LGBTQIA+ activist, and beauty maven Jodie Patterson explores capital-“B” Beauty through intimate interviews with her personal "collage of women"— dynamic friends, mentors, and public figures from whom she draws inspiration and confidence. Patterson shares her own relationship to beauty— how she redefined her understanding and belief in beauty, and what drew her back to the transformative power it holds for all of us today.

Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery with "HOW TO OWN YOUR SH!T." In this captivating book, Tanya explores the profound concept that what we perceive in others reflects our own inner thoughts and emotions. Through introspection and insightful analysis, Tanya challenges readers to question their assumptions and examine how their projections shape their interactions with the world. Whether you aspire to conquer self-doubt, foster genuine connections, or delve into the intriguing realm of self-projection, this book serves as an invaluable guide. It offers practical insights and...

Growing Old Gracefully – A Woman’s Guide to Navigating Aging with Class, Self-Assurance, and Undeniable Style is an empowering, heartfelt, and deeply affirming companion for every woman who refuses to let the number of candles on her birthday cake define her worth, vibrancy, or beauty. More than a guide—it’s a celebration of the woman you’ve become and a warm invitation to step boldly into the chapters still ahead. Through a rich blend of practical advice, uplifting personal stories, historical heroines, and scriptural truths, this book offers a roadmap for embracing aging not as ...

Named a Finalist in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards. A romantic love triangle that will appeal to fans of To All the Boys I've Loved Before--this compelling story explores insecurity and the power of words to hurt and to heal. When tall, gorgeous Brody asks Olivia to the prom, she's ecstatic--until he suggests that she use the two months before the dance to lose some weight. But how thin is thin enough? Body's comment sends Olivia on a spiral of dangerously rapid weight loss that borders on anorexia. As her pounds vanish, her friendship deepens with Ross, the new prep cook at the ...

Are you ready to silence self-doubt, embrace your natural beauty, and walk confidently in your power? This book is your daily guide to unshakable self-worth, designed specifically for Black women to embrace their beauty, silence negative self-talk, and stand boldly in their authenticity. You deserve to feel confident, loved, and worthy every single day. And with the right affirmations, you can rewire your mindset, release self-doubt, and step into the powerful Black queen you were born to be!

Dermatologist-to-the-stars Doris Day, MD, explains how the power of your mind and breakthroughs in anti-aging can help you look and feel beyond beautiful. Do not have another treatment, procedure, or buy another product before listening to this audiobook! Did you know that your mind is as important as any aesthetic treatment to improve the way you look? Beyond Beautiful will teach you how to improve your self-perception, explain breakthrough treatments and products and when to use them, and give you a roadmap to become the most natural-looking, beautiful version of yourself.

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 ...

In a town where shadows loom larger than life, Eliza Thompson grapples with the weight of invisibility both at school and within her own home. An artist seeking solace in her creations, Eliza's world is forever altered when a dare leads her to the mysterious recluse of Lakeside Shack. Henry Graham's shattered past echoes through the decaying walls of his sanctuary by the lake. Unexpectedly, Eliza's unwavering kindness breaches his defenses, weaving an unlikely bond between the bullied teenager and the reclusive hermit. Their friendship becomes a lifeline as buried traumas resurface, ...

Una excelente presentación de la filosofía de Osho, este libro es un compendio de todas sus propuestas—debidamente sistematizadas—para potenciar el crecimiento personal y hallar el camino que conduce a la verdad.

Curating a beautiful, chic and simple morning routine can change your life. When you imagine living an Italian lifestyle — or your dream life— do you see yourself waking up crabby, cursing your alarm, stumbling out of bed, clawing for your phone and hoping the coffee maker has already turned on? Instead, imagine your eyes fluttering open to greet a new and exciting day full of wonder and possibility where anything is possible. From the moment you awaken to the minute you sit down to start your work day, you just might be experiencing the most powerful few hours of your day. But are you ...

Today's society is marked by image. There is obsession with the body, success, intelligence, fame, power and appearance. Many people cannot accept themselves due to the impact of a society that rewards the “pretty” and mortifies those it considers “ugly.” A culture where apparently the “intelligent” have a better chance of succeeding. Many young people struggle to be considered successful, capable or attractive. They want what every human being wants: To be loved and accepted. They fail to perceive that the biggest dilemma is self-acceptance. The author reflects on this topic ...

Beauty is not everything. Yes, this is true, but I believe no one wants to be called less than beautiful. No one wants to look in the mirror feeling insecure and frustrated. I believe that feeling beautiful has a huge impact on our self-esteem and confidence. A beautiful person will always look attractive no matter what they wear or how much makeup they put on; this is because they take care of themselves and radiate positivity. Some women think that taking care of their appearance is a waste of time and that it is something reserved only for superficial women with a lot of free time. I ...

It’s time to return home to yourself. To your softness. To your strength. To your divine feminine magic. You weren’t created to hustle in survival mode. You were created to attract, radiate, and manifest effortlessly, just by being the powerful Black woman you are. This book is your daily guide to reconnecting with your inner goddess. The version of you that’s magnetic, wise, sensual, soft, and strong all at once. She’s in you already. She’s just been waiting for you to speak life back into her.