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How-tos for female empowerment; learn how to break the glass ceiling, promote women's issues, challenge the gender status quo and more.
Insecurities: How to Embrace Yourself
Sometimes, I wonder what my life would be like if I didn’t base my decisions on how I wanted to be perceived. No, for real. As a woman, how many times have you made a decision that affected your life in an substantial way, just to be perceived as a good woman? A loyal woman? A beautiful woman? Even if it hurt you physically, mentally, and emotionally, did you make a decision for you.. that only benefited someone else?
By Enigmatiika 4 years ago in Viva
Ten Lessons You Learn To Become A Strong Woman
The truth is, strength comes from many different places. We all go through different struggles, face different challenges, and walk different paths. However, there are a few lessons that most of us learn along the way to becoming the strong individual that we are. So here are some lessons you might learn on your way to becoming the person you are meant to be.
By Samantha Proctor4 years ago in Viva
Don't Waste The Pretty
In my freshman English class, my teacher gave us life advice on the regular. Every day it was something new. I loved how authentic she was. She didn't care, she spoke the truth about the things regardless of what anyone thought. One day she was specifically talking to the girls saying, "Don't waste the pretty."
By Jenna Lynn5 years ago in Viva
Life Ownership: Different Ways a Woman Can Take Back Her Life
Life, work, responsibilities, and other things can grab a hold of you in a way that makes you feel trapped. This feeling affects men and women in different ways. As you go through out life, make sure you make the necessary steps to take hold of your life and improve it. The following guide will help women take back their lives in effective ways.
By Paisley Hansen5 years ago in Viva
Helping a Survivor of Domestic Violence
You’ve encountered your friends navigating through difficult times. Being an observer of those close to you going through devastating situations is emotionally painful, and even terrifying. Yet, you realize that you’ve got to stay strong so you can be there for your friend.
By Cice Rivera, Bout Me Healing5 years ago in Viva
Self-Defense Hacks Every Woman Should Know
There are many experiences women face daily that men will never understand: walking through the parking lot and worrying about the stranger following you, feeling uneasy as you get out of the car and have to walk a block alone, noticing someone eyeing you up in the grocery store and waiting for them to leave first so they don't know what car you drive.
By Paisley Hansen5 years ago in Viva
How to Meet Someone with Similar Values
Modern life has to do with the Internet, and it is not surprising that many people are looking there for someone to spend the rest of their lives with together. People are also looking there for friends or companions to have a good time together. For example, in the US, more than 33 percent of marriages, in total, are a result of people who made their first contact online. Is it possible to meet online for a religious person or people with certain hobbies?
By Patricia Sarkar5 years ago in Viva
How to Fit In With Girls
My life as a girl is rough and it will continue to stay that way. Girls are full of hormones that make us hate everything and anything about ourselves, other girls, and life. Am I right? The complication we mainly and definitely struggle with is comparing ourselves to other girls. I'll admit it, I am the first to compare myself to any other "perfect" girl or even a guy sometimes.
By Alexis Watt6 years ago in Viva
Period Problems...Period
Period Problems...If your period wasn't a problem already...Us ladies have a lot on our plates; whether it is being a mom, a nurse, a boss, a chef, and a lover, or many other titles, our life never ends. So why does our world have to crumble down when we get our period? Here are some facts you probably didn't know about your paint bucket, and tips that can get you through the pain and stains!
By Melina Encarnacion6 years ago in Viva
Ladies Guide to a Night out Pt 3
The Makeup! Make up is my favourite part to a night out cause it can make or break your look. It can transform you into looking different from the person everyone sees every other day. People can look at you and just be like damn she is hot! That’s the goal every night you go out to have one person make that remark. For this we will talk about the things we notice that you should not do, then I will go into a step by step breakdown on how I do my usual look which is a dark smoky eye with a killer cat eye wing and a nude lip. Yes you can do a million looks with makeup but, I know this look works so I want to share it with all of you.
By Hannah Elliott6 years ago in Viva