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10X Your Confidence confidence confident woman recipe fwordstoliveby Sep 07, 2022

Change can bring about growth, transformation, and a more fulfilling life. So, what are you waiting for?

What would you do if you could 10x your confidence? Write a book? Change careers? Go on that date? Take a moment and dream.

Yes, change can be challenging. It’s not easy leaving your...

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How To Wear White After Labor Day f word to live by fashion fwordstoliveby labor day Aug 31, 2022

You can wear your white clothing and white shoes year-round. Yes, you can – really!

The tradition of packing away whites began in the nineteenth century by a group of elite women as a way to use fashion to separate those with money from those without. Wearing white represented that you...

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Is there such a thing as complete confidence? confident woman recipe f word to live by fwordstoliveby Aug 24, 2022

Confidence is the foundation for everything. It directly affects how you live life. It determines how you show up for your career, family, friends and to the world. Nothing is more powerful than confidence.
Confidence is the vehicle to achieving authentic happiness and developing your confident...

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5 Exercises for Building Confidence f word to live by fashion fwordstoliveby selfies Aug 17, 2022

We all have times in our lives when we feel insecure, lack confidence and doubt our decisions. Having spent a lifetime pouring over fashion magazines, I’ve realized it’s time to break the mold. Step out of the box with building confidence. I’m giving you exercises to build...

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Relationships = What % of Happiness? f word to live by female friendships friendship fwordstoliveby Jul 27, 2022
“The greatest gift you can give someone is your own happiness”. Abraham Hicks

AND…Quality relationships attribute to 70% of that happiness.

Statistics show that we replace half of our friends every seven years. Additionally, research shows 61% of women experience loneliness on...

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Kick the Sugar Craving NOW! diet & exercise f word to live by faster way to fat loss food fwordstoliveby sugar addiction Jul 06, 2022

Sugar-addiction is a real thing. Today the average American consumes almost 152 pounds of sugar in one year. This is equal to 3 pounds (or 6 cups) of sugar consumed in one week! What about you? What is your relationship to sugar? If you are not sure if you are sugar addicted take this short quiz...

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What is the real cost of cheap clothing? f word to live by fashion fast fashion fwordstoliveby Jun 16, 2022

If you or your children purchase cheap clothing online or in stores, you need to be aware of fast fashion and what it does to us.

Fast fashion is very much like fast food. Convenient and cheap. And the negative effects fast food has on our health is what fast fashion is doing to our health and...

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If Only… f word to live by fwordstoliveby May 13, 2022

We all do things we desperately wish we could undo. Feeling regret reminds us to think carefully about decisions we make in the future and not to make the same mistakes of the past. Regrets also help us learn about ourselves and what it is that we really want. Regret is unavoidable when you are...

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Ways to tend to your garden of life energy f word to live by fwordstoliveby Apr 28, 2022

Just like in life, tending a garden brings with it losses and triumphs. Whether you have one or not, nurturing a garden is similar to nurturing your own life. Here are my observations on being a good "life" gardener: 

  1. What you plant in your mind will harvest your tomorrow. I...
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Living the FASTer Way f word to live by food fwordstoliveby Apr 07, 2022

When was the last time you went to a doctor’s appointment and your doctor was so impressed with your improved bloodwork? Or when was the last time a friend commented on how great your complexion was looking? When was the last time you felt physically strong and empowered?
Because I...

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Three Myths about You and Fashion f word to live by fashion fwordstoliveby Apr 01, 2022

As you re-enter the workplace or prepare to once again attend lunches, dinners, networking events or special occasions, it could feel a bit daunting getting dressed. We aren’t used to getting out of our lounge clothes.


As you navigate this new experience, or head out to freshen up your...

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Spring into Action f word to live by fashion fwordstoliveby Mar 16, 2022

Spring begins tomorrow. Are you in dark cashmere sweaters dreaming about when you can be wearing lighter, brighter clothes? 

How about I offer you ways to wear what you have, but with a nod toward spring? Ready for a style lift? Here goes! 

  1. Review your winter coats. Do you have one or...
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