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entertainment1 year ago•1 min saved

Kourtney Kardashian Challenges Postpartum Body Pressure

Kourtney Kardashian took to Instagram to share a candid message about the unrealistic pressure on women to bounce back after childbirth, emphasizing that all stages of a woman's body are beautiful. The reality star, who recently welcomed her fourth child, urged new mothers to embrace their changing bodies and highlighted the challenges faced by breastfeeding moms. Kardashian has been open about her own pregnancy journey and the unfair criticism women receive for not fitting societal beauty standards, advocating for body positivity and self-acceptance.

via Harper's BAZAAR|

#body-positivity #entertainment #kourtney-kardashian

psychology2 years ago•3 min saved

The Downside of Optimism: Impaired Decision-Making and Cognitive Skills

Excessive optimism, although often celebrated, can lead to poor decision-making, especially in financial matters. A study from the University of Bath reveals that individuals with lower cognitive ability tend to exhibit unrealistic optimism, while those with higher cognitive ability are more realistic and pessimistic in their future expectations. This optimistic bias can result in risky financial behaviors, inadequate savings, and poor choices, particularly in situations involving uncertainty. Unrealistic financial expectations driven by excessive optimism can lead to high consumption, debt, and business failures. It is important to balance optimism with realism in important decision-making processes.

via Neuroscience News|

#cognitive-skills #decision-making #financial-well-being

relationships2 years ago•3 min saved

Unveiling the Hidden Factors Hindering Your Search for Love

Single women over 40 often struggle to find love due to two less-obvious reasons: a critical and closed mindset, and high expectations that may be unreasonable and unattainable. Many women have a checklist of traits and attributes that a potential partner must possess, leading them to reject men based on superficial information or minor differences. Some women have unrealistic fantasies about their ideal partner, focusing on material possessions and physical appearance. It is important to be open-minded and give people a chance to show their true qualities, as the perfect partner may come in a different package.

via YourTango|

#closed-mindset #compromise #dating-over-40

travel2 years ago•11 min saved

"Travelers Reveal Their Most Disappointing Adventures Worldwide"

Travelers share their underwhelming experiences from around the world, including overhyped tourist attractions such as Rainbow Mountain in Peru, Niagara Falls on the American side, the Great Barrier Reef, Toyosu Market in Tokyo, and the Palace of Versailles outside of Paris. Other disappointing destinations include Tegalalang Rice Terrace in Bali, Jemaa el-Fnaa in Marrakesh, Bondi Beach in Sydney, the Great Pyramids of Giza, and Antelope Canyon in Arizona.

via BuzzFeed|

#disappointing-travel-experiences #overhyped-destinations #tourist-attractions