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Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The State of Women's Mental Health

Societal demands significantly impact women's mental health.
Women continue to experience workplace inequalities despite progress.
Women's healthcare disparities remain a pressing concern.
Balancing connection and boundaries is crucial for women.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Going to the gym gives me so much more than the physique I want, even if body dysmorphia lingers | Bertin Huynh

Fitness motivations can stem from societal pressures, especially within the gay community, where body image ideals play a significant role.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

The Beauty of Being Average

The pursuit of exceptionalism often leads to anxiety and discontent.
Finding peace and purpose in an average life can be liberating.
Social media creates unrealistic standards that impact our well-being.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Parenting

I'm a stressed mom of a 14-year-old - here's why I don't blame women who don't want kids

Parenthood is challenging, and it is common for women to struggle silently due to societal pressures.
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago
Mental health

Finding Your Voice: 3 Ways to Be Heard in Your Relationships

Women often struggle to assert their voices due to societal pressures.
Understanding one's identity is crucial to finding one's voice.
Asserting your voice aids in clarifying personal beliefs.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The State of Women's Mental Health

Societal demands significantly impact women's mental health.
Women continue to experience workplace inequalities despite progress.
Women's healthcare disparities remain a pressing concern.
Balancing connection and boundaries is crucial for women.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Going to the gym gives me so much more than the physique I want, even if body dysmorphia lingers | Bertin Huynh

Fitness motivations can stem from societal pressures, especially within the gay community, where body image ideals play a significant role.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

The Beauty of Being Average

The pursuit of exceptionalism often leads to anxiety and discontent.
Finding peace and purpose in an average life can be liberating.
Social media creates unrealistic standards that impact our well-being.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Parenting

I'm a stressed mom of a 14-year-old - here's why I don't blame women who don't want kids

Parenthood is challenging, and it is common for women to struggle silently due to societal pressures.
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago
Mental health

Finding Your Voice: 3 Ways to Be Heard in Your Relationships

Women often struggle to assert their voices due to societal pressures.
Understanding one's identity is crucial to finding one's voice.
Asserting your voice aids in clarifying personal beliefs.
more#mental-health
#motherhood
Podcast
fromDigiday
1 month ago

Episode 4 Mom's at Work: Ticker Tape Minds - How moms make it all work and why we need to talk about it

Working moms face significant pressures from both work and family, often without adequate support.
fromTODAY.com
8 months ago
Parenting

Zoe Kravitz on whether she wants to have children: 'There's a lot of pressure'

Zoë Kravitz contemplates motherhood, questioning societal pressures while embracing personal fulfillment in her career and engagement to Channing Tatum.
Podcast
fromDigiday
1 month ago

Episode 4 Mom's at Work: Ticker Tape Minds - How moms make it all work and why we need to talk about it

Working moms face significant pressures from both work and family, often without adequate support.
fromTODAY.com
8 months ago
Parenting

Zoe Kravitz on whether she wants to have children: 'There's a lot of pressure'

Zoë Kravitz contemplates motherhood, questioning societal pressures while embracing personal fulfillment in her career and engagement to Channing Tatum.
more#motherhood
#feminism
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Women in technology

28 Things Women And Girls Were Told Not To Do Because They're Not "Ladylike"

Women and girls are still facing outdated gender norms regarding activities and roles, highlighting the need for societal change.
fromwww.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Writing

Opinion | Men Fear Me, Society Shames Me, and I Love My Life

The article highlights the author's fulfillment and joy in defying societal expectations by living a single, childless life at almost 50 years old.
Women in technology
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

28 Things Women And Girls Were Told Not To Do Because They're Not "Ladylike"

Women and girls are still facing outdated gender norms regarding activities and roles, highlighting the need for societal change.
Writing
fromwww.nytimes.com
11 months ago

Opinion | Men Fear Me, Society Shames Me, and I Love My Life

The article highlights the author's fulfillment and joy in defying societal expectations by living a single, childless life at almost 50 years old.
more#feminism
#life-choices
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Food & drink

If babies are ruining your friendships, the problem is probably you

Contrasting life choices between different friendship dynamics can prompt deep self-reflection on personal desires and societal expectations.
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
Writing

I Wish I Had Never Lived With My Boyfriend Before Marriage

Living together before marriage can lead to regret and uncertainty.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Food & drink

If babies are ruining your friendships, the problem is probably you

Contrasting life choices between different friendship dynamics can prompt deep self-reflection on personal desires and societal expectations.
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
Writing

I Wish I Had Never Lived With My Boyfriend Before Marriage

Living together before marriage can lead to regret and uncertainty.
more#life-choices
Relationships
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Ask a money coach: 'My partner earns a lot less than me but I don't want to pay more towards our shared bills'

Income disparities in relationships can lead to discomfort about financial responsibilities.
Writing
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'I quit my dream job with the UN after a week - now I'm representing Ireland at the Slam Poetry World Cup'

Holly Hughes emphasizes the importance of stepping back from societal pressures to rediscover personal passions.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

This Stay-At-Home Mom Says Going Back To Work Doesn't Make Sense In Current Society

Society's expectations for stay-at-home moms returning to work overlook the challenges and systemic issues they face when children are in school.
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Are Strangers Criticizing Your Parenting? Why Not Become Absolutely Unhinged

Embrace your unique parenting style and respond boldly to societal judgments, as demonstrated by TikTok user Kate's unapologetic approach.
Women in technology
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

Thousands Of Teenage Girls Took Part In A New Study. What They Revealed Should Terrify You.

Many young women struggle to express their thoughts due to societal pressures for acceptance.
#family-dynamics
Writing
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

On Being the Family's "Ugly Duckling"

Beauty was a significant influence on self-worth and identity for the author's mother and shaped family dynamics regarding appearance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Parenting

My daughter will be an only child and I'm not going to feel guilty about it | Arwa Mahdawi

The decision to have one child often invites societal judgment, rather than being a personal choice.
Writing
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

On Being the Family's "Ugly Duckling"

Beauty was a significant influence on self-worth and identity for the author's mother and shaped family dynamics regarding appearance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Parenting

My daughter will be an only child and I'm not going to feel guilty about it | Arwa Mahdawi

The decision to have one child often invites societal judgment, rather than being a personal choice.
more#family-dynamics
fromVulture
4 months ago
Books

Which Is the Better Christmas Movie: Babygirl or Nosferatu?

Both Nosferatu and Babygirl reveal deep insights on gender dynamics and self-acceptance through their unique representations of Christmas themes.
#family-planning
fromtime.com
5 months ago
Wellness

13 Things to Say When Someone Asks Why You Haven't Had a Baby Yet

Pressure on couples to have children can lead to uncomfortable inquiries from family and friends, highlighting societal expectations around reproduction.
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
Writing

It Took Years To Find A Doctor Who Finally Agreed To Give Me A Vasectomy. Here's Why.

The article highlights the importance of individual choice in family planning, particularly regarding the decision to undergo a vasectomy.
fromtime.com
5 months ago
Wellness

13 Things to Say When Someone Asks Why You Haven't Had a Baby Yet

Pressure on couples to have children can lead to uncomfortable inquiries from family and friends, highlighting societal expectations around reproduction.
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
Writing

It Took Years To Find A Doctor Who Finally Agreed To Give Me A Vasectomy. Here's Why.

The article highlights the importance of individual choice in family planning, particularly regarding the decision to undergo a vasectomy.
more#family-planning
fromIndependent
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Tanya Sweeney: The invisible load is a weight women carry year-round - but especially at Christmas

International Men's Day often receives little attention, reflecting broader societal dynamics regarding expectations and advocacy for men's issues.
Holiday preparations often illustrate gender roles, revealing disparities in tasks traditionally assumed by women.
Mental health
fromNature
4 months ago

How to beat the biases harming women's mental health

The article highlights systemic biases in women's mental health, which undermine the validity of their symptoms and worsen health outcomes.
fromtime.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

How to Make Being Single During the Holidays Actually Fun

The holidays can heighten anxiety for single individuals due to societal pressures about dating and relationships.
#womens-health
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Women Are Sharing "Normal" Real-Life Experiences That Would Blow Any Man's Mind

Women often suppress painful menstrual symptoms due to societal norms, leading to a damaging cycle of silence and unaddressed health issues.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago
Medicine

I was grieving on a very biological level': how three women got through menopause

Women's menopause experiences vary in treatment, attitudes, and challenges, particularly for women of color who may face additional barriers and expectations.
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Women Are Sharing "Normal" Real-Life Experiences That Would Blow Any Man's Mind

Women often suppress painful menstrual symptoms due to societal norms, leading to a damaging cycle of silence and unaddressed health issues.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago
Medicine

I was grieving on a very biological level': how three women got through menopause

Women's menopause experiences vary in treatment, attitudes, and challenges, particularly for women of color who may face additional barriers and expectations.
more#womens-health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
Writing

Miss Manners: I started going gray at 14 and I still don't have a good response to these comments

Society often imposes unrealistic beauty standards, particularly regarding aging and hair color, leading to unsolicited comments that can negatively impact self-esteem.
fromTiny Buddha
7 months ago
Mindfulness

Let Your Tears Flow: The Proven Benefits of Crying - Tiny Buddha

Crying is a courageous expression of emotions that aids self-understanding and emotional regulation.
#women-empowerment
fromBustle
7 months ago
JavaScript

'Mormon Wives' Stars Taylor & Mayci Reveal What's Happened Since The Finale

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives explores the complexities of faith, personal identity, and societal expectations amidst a reality TV backdrop.
fromBustle
7 months ago
JavaScript

'Mormon Wives' Stars Taylor & Mayci Reveal What's Happened Since The Finale

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives explores the complexities of faith, personal identity, and societal expectations amidst a reality TV backdrop.
more#women-empowerment
NYC LGBT
fromQueerty
7 months ago

WATCH: A secret gay love affair unfolds behind the facade of this midcentury American Dream - Queerty

The Greatest explores the conflict between societal expectations and personal fulfillment through the struggles of a young couple in 1960s New York.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

Today's Parents: Exhausted, Burned Out and Perpetually Behind'

Parental stress has reached alarming levels, prompting a surgeon general's warning due to the pressures of intensive parenting.
New York City
fromBuzzFeed
8 months ago

People Are Sharing The Most Out-Of-Touch Things They've Heard A Rich Person Say

Society often expects individuals to safeguard possessions, which may not reflect personal values or circumstances.
fromwww.npr.org
11 months ago
Arts

What took him so long? Colin finally likes Penelope back in 'Bridgerton' season 3

Bridgerton series follows classic romance tropes in relationships like 'fake relationship,' 'enemies to lovers,' and 'friends to lovers.'
fromKqed
1 year ago
Books

'The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed' Announces An Exciting New Voice

The film 'The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed' by Joanna Arnow explores themes of relationships, self-identity, and societal expectations.
fromJuxtapoz
1 year ago
Writing

Juxtapoz Magazine - Birds on Cages: Sandra Chevrier's Superheroes Come to New York City

Sandra Chevrier's art series, Cages, explores women's liberation from societal expectations through powerful paintings and mixed-media works.
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