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former model Sophie Ward.

How modelling almost destroyed me

A decade ago, Sophie Ward was envy of girls everywhere. A top model, she travelled the world, attending parties and photo shoots, but in reality she was a wreck, starving herself to the point that she started losing her hair.
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Barbie without makeup picture goes viral

Picture of Barbie without makeup goes viral

Like hundreds of celebrities before her, Barbie has been photographed without makeup — to the delight of social media users around the world. The images — created by graphic designer Eddi Aguirre — show what Barbie would look like without her war paint, and it’s not pretty. Instead of her usual flawless look, Barbie sports […]
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(Don’t) think positive

For decades, self-help gurus have preached the virtues of positive affirmations. That is, they’ve recommended repeating optimistic statements as a means of helping people “rewire” themselves and stop negative self-talk. For example, substituting “I am so stupid” with “I am trying my best and learning more all the time”. However, the results of a joint […]
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Exit the (comfort) zone

Staying put in life is a bit like sitting in a boat that’s tied up: you might be afloat, but you’re not going anywhere — and you’re probably not having much fun, either. A routine is one step away from a rut. If you sense it’s time for a change, but you’re unsure, here’s how […]
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