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Whether it's a friend or a significant other, sometimes you just feel like spending some time just with yourself. - if this is true for you, then read on Be HONEST : when you're about to flake out on someone the best...

A warm shower or bath is a natural muscle relaxer For bruising or inflammation, an ice pack applied to the affected area for up to 20 minutes can reduce swelling and soreness You may want to consider a magnesium...

You don’t have to feel stupid for making mistakes. You don’t have to be ashamed to have an unpopular opinion. You don’t have to feel bad that you don’t look a certain way. If you do, you’ve either compromised your own...

This will be short and to the point. Curvy is shape, it is NOT a size. It is not another word for fat. Or overweight. Or plus size. Or obese. It is a SHAPE . Most women would fall under the real category of curvy,...

1. Keep reminding myself constantly 2. Think about how good it feels afterwards 3. Think about how it would help with anxiety 4. Tell myself how good I would look.

Hi GAG people, how are you doing today? Some of you might agree with me, some of you might not, and some might even hate me more. This myTake would be about the upvoting/downvoting issue. 1. DRAMA Oh! I'm too young to...

Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. Everybody experiences anxiety in some way, and can be pretty nerve-racking, especially if...

What do you generally do in regards to interacting with cashiers when at a clothing store or grocery store checkout line? How do you acknowledge the bus driver when you get on a bus, if anything at all? This morning I was...

Before anyone gets the wrong idea: no, I’m not talking about sexual dominance – that’s a completely different story so if you clicked for that reason, move along. Alright, let’s just say this from the very beginning so...

1. Feeling awful, tired, and sad, and not understanding why Then guess what happens. BOOM the next day, Mother nature has delivered the most wonderful, and evil at the same time, gift. Pregnancy hasn't taken us this...

This is just a list of things that bug me about the Internet and may bug some other people. These are just my opinions. 1. Are you sure you want to _______? That friendly little pop up that ask you if you are sure you...

From a girl who used to love bad boys, I am so over it. I have converted to the other side and I am delighted. For our purposes, a bad boy is a guy who doesn't want to commit but likes to flirt and play games and will...

Every relationship is different, as are the individuals who comprise them. I'm not gonna sit here and pretend all people and all relationships are the same. We all want different things - if that wasn't the case, we'd all...

So for those of you who have a small family but always hoped for a bigger one, (more siblings or more cousins or just more family in general), here's what to expect. I have six siblings, including me that makes seven...

So, I recently met a new chap and we got on great. I was honest with him and I thought he was honest with me and we clicked. So we message back and fourth and decide it would be good to see one another again. He gets back...

Up until I transferred schools this year, I was a nobody for most of my life. I was one of those people who disappeared into the background of everyday life. I didn't have a lot of friends, and all my real friends were...

I've always had low self esteem but I can be quite confident in my ablities and skills, but when it comes to personal traits - I don't welcome, enjoy or encourage praise. I find it very awkward and uncomfortable and I'd...

"Cut down on carbs to lose weight!" "Eat Healthy: Skip the Carbs" "Carbohydrates cause weight gain!" blah blah blah. Just like protein and fat, carbohydrates are one of the three essential macronutrients. This means that...

Urgent news everybody, today I was catcalled! Maybe it was the fact that the comment was coming from an older guy. Perhaps it was because he approached me and said, "Damn baby, you sexy. I know you be eating your rice and...

MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE I tried to donate blood twice, once in June and once in September. Both times I was declined, but for good reason. The first time, it was because I recently had a surgery, and now because I have...