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#societal-pressure

The 4 myths that perpetuate toxic productivity, according to a psychotherapist

Toxic productivity prioritizes achievement over well-being, creating pervasive dissatisfaction and damaging habits.

fromPsychology Today

1 week ago

SF LGBT

How Gay Men Can Stop Shrinking to Fit In

Being authentic can feel risky for gay men due to internalized beliefs about being 'too much' or unlovable.

Embracing authenticity is essential for self-acceptance and mental health.

1 month ago

Mental health

The world is now a harder place for neurodivergent people | Letters

Understanding autism diagnosis can bring relief and clarity, especially for adults who struggle socially and emotionally.

fromBustle

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

Ariana Grande Got Emotional While Discussing Body-Shaming Comments

Ariana Grande highlights the societal pressures regarding appearance and the emotional toll they take during the Wicked press tour.

Education

I was just rejected from my dream college and deferred from my safety schools. I feel like I failed, and I'm unsure about my future.

College admissions do not define personal worth; who we become matters more than where we go.

Miscellaneous

fromFast Company

The 4 myths that perpetuate toxic productivity, according to a psychotherapist

Toxic productivity prioritizes achievement over well-being, creating pervasive dissatisfaction and damaging habits.

fromPsychology Today

1 week ago

SF LGBT

How Gay Men Can Stop Shrinking to Fit In

Being authentic can feel risky for gay men due to internalized beliefs about being 'too much' or unlovable.

Embracing authenticity is essential for self-acceptance and mental health.

1 month ago

Mental health

The world is now a harder place for neurodivergent people | Letters

Understanding autism diagnosis can bring relief and clarity, especially for adults who struggle socially and emotionally.

fromBustle

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

Ariana Grande Got Emotional While Discussing Body-Shaming Comments

Ariana Grande highlights the societal pressures regarding appearance and the emotional toll they take during the Wicked press tour.

Education

I was just rejected from my dream college and deferred from my safety schools. I feel like I failed, and I'm unsure about my future.

College admissions do not define personal worth; who we become matters more than where we go.

What Not To Say To Your Childfree Friends

Society pressures women regarding motherhood, often disregarding their personal choices.

Intrusive questions about childbearing can be frustrating for childfree women.

Writing

Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old by Brooke Shields review

Brooke Shields discusses societal scrutiny on aging women, emphasizing the pressures of maintaining youth and beauty into middle age.

Parenting

fromScary Mommy

2 months ago

What Not To Say To Your Childfree Friends

Society pressures women regarding motherhood, often disregarding their personal choices.

Intrusive questions about childbearing can be frustrating for childfree women.

Writing

Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old by Brooke Shields review

Brooke Shields discusses societal scrutiny on aging women, emphasizing the pressures of maintaining youth and beauty into middle age.

Writing

Stick Me Full Of Needles

The pursuit of beauty, particularly through practices like tanning, reflects deep-seated insecurities and societal pressures among women.

Writing

Ask Ugly: my daughter loves my gray hair, but iffy' comments from others bother me. Should I ditch the dye?

Embracing gray hair represents a significant personal journey towards self-acceptance, despite external societal pressures and comments regarding beauty.

Many women struggle with societal expectations of beauty that prioritize youth, leading to anxiety about appearance and self-worth.

fromBustle

2 months ago

Writing

Stick Me Full Of Needles

The pursuit of beauty, particularly through practices like tanning, reflects deep-seated insecurities and societal pressures among women.

Writing

Ask Ugly: my daughter loves my gray hair, but iffy' comments from others bother me. Should I ditch the dye?

Embracing gray hair represents a significant personal journey towards self-acceptance, despite external societal pressures and comments regarding beauty.

Many women struggle with societal expectations of beauty that prioritize youth, leading to anxiety about appearance and self-worth.

more#beauty-standards

#personal-choice

Writing

Everyone asks me about my plans for having children. A nest of noisy miner birds has taught me how to respond | Joseph Earp

Choosing to be childless evokes strong reactions from others, despite it being a personal and stress-free decision for the individual.

Miscellaneous

Tanya Sweeney: Friends keep telling me I should definitely, absolutely be taking Ozempic - but here's why I'm not

There's societal pressure to use Ozempic for weight loss, often ignoring individual choices.

Writing

Everyone asks me about my plans for having children. A nest of noisy miner birds has taught me how to respond | Joseph Earp

Choosing to be childless evokes strong reactions from others, despite it being a personal and stress-free decision for the individual.

Miscellaneous

Tanya Sweeney: Friends keep telling me I should definitely, absolutely be taking Ozempic - but here's why I'm not

There's societal pressure to use Ozempic for weight loss, often ignoring individual choices.

Parenting

I'm about to turn 40, and people say I'll regret being child-free. I won't.

Jodie Humphries embraces her choice of being childless by stating she is happy with her current life and not prioritizing having children.

fromBuzzFeed

Parenting

Motherhood Isn't In The Cards For All Women, And Here Are 15 Who Defied Society's Expectations

The author reflects on their changing perspective on motherhood over the years, ultimately embracing a child-free life.

Parenting

I'm about to turn 40, and people say I'll regret being child-free. I won't.

Jodie Humphries embraces her choice of being childless by stating she is happy with her current life and not prioritizing having children.

fromBuzzFeed

Parenting

Motherhood Isn't In The Cards For All Women, And Here Are 15 Who Defied Society's Expectations

The author reflects on their changing perspective on motherhood over the years, ultimately embracing a child-free life.

more#personal-choices

#body-image

fromwww.nytimes.com

Writing

Opinion | The Substance' Is a Hollywood Horror Film that Feels Too Close to Home

The pressure to conform to societal beauty standards can lead individuals to make significant changes to their appearance.

11 months ago

Writing

Louise O'Neill: 'I am the acceptable face of recovery - it's more palatable to talk openly about eating disorders when the person looks like me'

The writer reflects on the privilege of recovering in a thin body and the societal pressure to fit physical ideals.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Writing

Opinion | The Substance' Is a Hollywood Horror Film that Feels Too Close to Home

The pressure to conform to societal beauty standards can lead individuals to make significant changes to their appearance.

11 months ago

Writing

Louise O'Neill: 'I am the acceptable face of recovery - it's more palatable to talk openly about eating disorders when the person looks like me'

The writer reflects on the privilege of recovering in a thin body and the societal pressure to fit physical ideals.

"People Will Call Me A Monster. I Don't Care": People Are Getting Brutally Honest About Whether Or Not They Regret Their Decision To Have (Or Not Have) Children

The decision to have or not have children can drastically alter life paths, deeply influencing personal happiness and societal pressures.

There are contrasting perspectives on parenthood, with some finding fulfillment and others feeling regret or relief in choosing not to have kids.

Parenting

My wife and I knew from our first date that we didn't want kids. We've been together for 17 years and lost friends because of our choice.

Matthew and Orna found fulfillment and purpose in their child-free lifestyle, emphasizing personal growth and helping others.

Despite societal pressures and losing friends, the couple remains happy and committed to their choice of not having children.

Parenting

fromBuzzFeed

"People Will Call Me A Monster. I Don't Care": People Are Getting Brutally Honest About Whether Or Not They Regret Their Decision To Have (Or Not Have) Children

The decision to have or not have children can drastically alter life paths, deeply influencing personal happiness and societal pressures.

There are contrasting perspectives on parenthood, with some finding fulfillment and others feeling regret or relief in choosing not to have kids.

Parenting

My wife and I knew from our first date that we didn't want kids. We've been together for 17 years and lost friends because of our choice.

Matthew and Orna found fulfillment and purpose in their child-free lifestyle, emphasizing personal growth and helping others.

Despite societal pressures and losing friends, the couple remains happy and committed to their choice of not having children.

more#life-choices

fromwww.dw.com

Europe news

What's behind Russia's plan to ban 'child-free' ideology? DW 09/28/2024

Daria's experience highlights societal pressure on women regarding motherhood, while impending Russian legislation seeks to criminalize the child-free choice.

#regret

fromNew York Post

10 months ago

Parenting

My husband talked me into having kids - now I miss my old life

Societal pressure can lead to regret in motherhood despite love for the child.

fromAdvocate.com

Parenting

The misogynistic motormouth of JD Vance is the gift that keeps on giving

Reflection on personal regrets about not having children brings feelings of inadequacy and societal judgment.

Critique of attitudes that equate parenthood with superiority, particularly in political discourse.

fromNew York Post

10 months ago

Parenting

My husband talked me into having kids - now I miss my old life

Societal pressure can lead to regret in motherhood despite love for the child.

fromAdvocate.com