Have you ever wondered why some people seem to do far better at getting their dream job or embarking on an exciting career while others flounder? In fact, you may feel that you, yourself, are struggling, and you wonder what the secret is. The answer may be in a simple phrase: identity capital. Dr. Meg
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We all remember our lowest points. The memories from those times never leave us: what happened, how we got out of it but also how we were treated when we needed help the most. Adam Deering never forgot his humble beginnings. In 2002, he was near-broke, and tried to get a £10,000 loan at the
Jacqueline Adan always struggled with being overweight but it wasn’t until after a humiliating experience at Disneyland in 2011, that she found the motivation to turn her life around and lose over 300 pounds. “I could barely walk to the park entrance without feeling like I was going to pass out. I couldn’t easily move,”
Roseann Sdoia will never forget April 15, 2013 – it was the day of the Boston Marathon. She never anticipated what would happen next, the horror that would result from it– nor the love that would come after. That day, as she was about to cross the finish line of the Boston Marathon, tragedy struck.
Not being able to pay for one’s meal, whether it’s due to lack of funds or having forgotten one’s wallet at home, is always a mortifying position to be in. When Brittany Reed found herself in that same situation at McDonald’s, she was saved by an unlikely hero, whose selflessness will warm your heart. Brittany
Some relationships are forever material, others are great while they last, and still others were never good to begin with. But we can learn from all of them. While I know there are far more than three categorical types making up the romantic realm, the fact is, anything less than forever eventually necessitates an ending.
Donna Gillie’s struggle with overeating started in her early teens, but by the time she graduated college and reached her peak weight, she decided it was time to transform her life. “My trigger foods are with no question sweets. I love chocolate, ice cream and cheesecake and always will,” Gillie told Cater News. At 22,
911 dispatchers are some of the greatest heroes out there, even if the world doesn’t always see their contribution to saving lines. They are on the front lines of emergencies, even if their work remains behind the scene. Recently one Florida 911 operator proved just how heroic 911 dispatchers are when she saved not one
Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo are one of Hollywood’s sweetest couples — just take a look at their Instagram feeds and you’ll see them unabashedly exchanging words of love — which makes the fact that they actually broke up before getting engaged seriously surprising. But as the Maroon 5 frontman and Victoria’s Secret model show
Sometimes, having faith can lead to impossible feats of success – even when all hope is seemingly lost. In late 2019, 25-year-old Belle Barbu traveled from her Washington home to Italy, where she would meet her birth family for the first time in her life. It was a reunion that was 25 years in the
When coronavirus lockdown and social restrictions were announced in Germany, my first reaction was that it wouldn’t cause a huge change to my lifestyle. I have a fairly simple life, I work as a freelancer in my home office and cafes, I spend lots of time in solitude and my social calendar is fairly low-profile.
Times of change and upheaval like the COVID-19 pandemic can change our understanding of things we previously used to see as fixed and definite. Friendships change, family members look at each other differently, and suddenly, you may find yourself in a relationship with someone you didn’t really decide to be in a couple with. It
In 2016, Nikki Webster weighed 649 pounds. She could hardly stand or bathe herself when she finally realized she couldn’t keep living that way, and decided it was time to transform her life. “My weight became debilitating,” Webster, of Little Rock, Arkansas, told PEOPLE. “Growing up I was always struggling with my weight, and I
When we think of luxury brands, our minds tend to conjure up images of designers like John Galliano, or better, Karl Lagerfeld–grand, borderline intimidating individuals who can appear so removed from our day-to-day lives. Indeed, the world of fashion and luxury can often seem unattainable, especially to those of us who are not born into
The age of social media has created a certain degree of FOMO, where everyone is always coveting everyone else’s vacations, cars, fancy dinner but bigger and better. Social media fosters this unconscious drive to compete with others, no matter what we’re talking about. And in some cases, it can make us lose sight of what’s
We know, weekends are great, whether you’re having fun with your friends or simply use the time to rest. But do we really have to hate Mondays that much? Sure, it might be harder to start your engines on a Monday morning, but think of all the time you lose worrying that a new week
Being without work can be scary and overwhelming, especially when you have a family to support. But after one man unexpectedly found himself in this situation, his quick thinking paid off in a big way. As a father, he couldn’t afford to be without work Patrick Hoagland is a 30-year-old dad of one who was
It’s said there’s nothing more precious than a parent’s love for a child, but a tragic truth is that there are abusive parents out there, who don’t have their child’s best interest at heart. Danielle “Dani” Lierow was entrapped by her mother inside their home for the first six years of her life. This child,
Alvina Rayne was trapped in an abusive relationship, had high blood pressure, severe anxiety and was pre-diabetic before she found the strength to leave her ex and take back control of her life. At her heaviest, Alvina weighed 274 pounds. Her boyfriend called her a “fat piece of garbage.” “I remember my ex telling me
By now, many are aware of the destructive and deadly wildfires ravaging northern California turning the region into a nightmarish vision. So far, they claimed the lives of 24 people and caused significant damage to infrastructures and wildlife. The fires moved so fast that it took many by surprise, including over 200 people who were
The world owes Megan Fox another apology. The Transformers actress has been put through the wringer her whole career and it looks like the media vultures aren’t stopping anytime soon. Even as the world becomes ravaged by disaster after disaster, the media and the public can’t take their eyes off Megan’s personal life. Moreover, it’s
Christopher Hasty battled with weight for most of his life, but it wasn’t until he met his wife, Casey, that he decided to get his life together. Three years ago, he weighed 465 pounds. “For a long time I was content with being fat and dying that way,” Christopher told Good Morning America. “I met
Being born different can take a toll on children and parents are well aware of that. Brandon Boyers’ 2-year-old son Bentley was born with a cleft lip, a condition that can occur when tissues do not join correctly during development. This results in an opening in the upper lip, which can sometimes reach all the
To the whole world, Shane Burcaw, 27 and Hannah Aylward, 24 definitely look like a strange couple. Shane is disabled and suffers from Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) which causes his muscles to deteriorate over time. While his condition can be perceived as disheartening to many, Shane never let it dictate how he lived his life.
In April 2018, Jenna Dewan and Channing Tatum took fans by surprise when they announced their split after nine years of marriage. In a joint statement posted to Twitter, the pair assured that there were “no secrets nor salacious events at the root of our decision.” Rather, they were “just two best-friends realizing it’s time
Many families are currently opting to do remote classes in lieu of sending their kids to school amid the continued risk of coronavirus. However, this hasn’t been an easy adjustment for everyone. For some, there are difficulties to worry about, such as “how can you do remote learning if you can’t afford the proper technology?”
When it comes to male celebrities, it might be assumed that most fathers-to-be would love to hear that their baby will be a boy, so their names live on. However, scientists have shown that having daughters might improve a man’s career and life, overall. It appears that parenting girls can help men become more empathetic
High school can be a really stressful experience for teenagers. It’s even harder to go through that phase of life if you are being bullied. Often, bullies are cruel and petty. For one high school freshman, he was being treated so badly because of his clothes. His mom didn’t have enough money to buy him
One of the most powerful storms in American history, Hurricane Laura hit Louisiana on Thursday the 27th of August 2020. A category 4 storm, it caused considerable damage and took the lives of 6 people so far, including a 14-year-old girl. And while evacuation was mandatory, with winds of 120-135 mph that lasted an hour,
They always say that you never know what you are capable of until forced to discover in that very moment. Stephanie Decker discovered just how strong and powerful she was when she went through an incredible sacrifice to save her kids during a tornado, which resulted in the loss of her legs. When the monster