Self Respect

Ending Domestic Violence Means Teaching Respect

Courtney Macavinta | Posted 12.02.2009 | Living

Read More: Self-Respect, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Dating Violence, Teens, Living News
Courtney Macavinta

My first memory in life is of my mother holding me up as a human shield to get my dad to stop beating her. I was just 2-years-old. Now my goal is to break this cycle of disrespect.

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Teen Pregnancy Prevention: Self-Respect Matters

Courtney Macavinta | Posted 09.28.2009 | Living

Read More: National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, Teen Pregnancy, Self-Respect, Bristol Palin, Living News
Courtney Macavinta

Based on my own risky journey with sex as a teen--and my mom being a 2x teen mom--to me a big part of the "solution" comes down to boosting self-respect.

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Why Binging On Celebrity Weight Battles Isn't Healthy

nytimes.com | Jan Hoffman | Posted 11.13.2009 | Living

Read More: Healthy Eating, Oprah, Personal Health, Health, Self Confidence, Kirstie Alley, Celebrity Weight Loss, Weight Loss, Weight, Confidence, Self Respect, Living News

When Oprah Winfrey realized she was the dreaded 2-0-0, she wrote in the January issue of her magazine: I'm mad at myself. I'm embarrassed....

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6 Tips For Boosting Your Sense of Self-Respect

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 02.15.2009 | Living

Read More: Self-Respect, Self-Esteem, Happiness, Self Confidence, Boosting Self-Respect, Boost Your Confidence, Self Help, The Balanced Life, Living News
Gretchen Rubin

Every Wednesday is Tip Day. This Wednesday: Six tips for boosting your sense of self-respect. Maybe you've lost your job. Maybe you didn't get the ...

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