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Affirmation, especially for women, can feel challenging. We are taught to put ourselves last and put the happiness of others before our own. Maybe we even learn that seeing ourselves in a positive light is selfish or conceited. (Trust me, it’s definitely not.) But many of us have heard—whether it’s from well-meaning friends, therapists, or self-help books—that practicing in front of a mirror can definitely make a huge difference in our lives. Change. Even though the experience may feel weird or awkward, it’s true. Behind these affirmation ideas is the science of self-affirmation theory. It asserts that when we tell…

share tweet share share e-mail Every year, dancers from all over the world dream of successfully auditioning and entering London’s Royal Ballet School, following in the footsteps of countless professional dancers employed by companies around the world. The Royal Ballet School is an elite training institution with some of the best coaches in the world, and welcomes everyone with a passion for classical ballet and a desire to become a professional dancer to audition, regardless of personal circumstances or academic ability. Photo courtesy of the Royal Ballet School. Photo by Pierre Tapon Photography. Admission to the school is based solely…

Welcome to IDC’s new Team Series! In this series, we interview athletes who are entering the upcoming 2024-25 season or making their debut last season with a new partnership. In our sixth interview, we meet senior ice dancers Sophia Bushell and Antonio Pena, who represent Great Britain and trained at the SK International Ice Dance School in Madrid, Spain. Tell us about your personal skating journey, including any special early memories.Sophia Bushell (SB): I started skating when I was 4 years old. I started with single figure skating and a few years later I started pairs skating with my brother.…

Team information: nation: Italy(ITA) grade: primary club: IceLab/Asd Sport Ice Mezzaluna coach: Walter Rizzo, Brünnhilde Bianchi, Stefania De Luca choreographer: Massimo Sculli, Stefano Arti, Claudio Ullman Training location: Bergamo, Rome and Milan (Italy) Start skating together: 2024 Athlete information: Laura Finelli Massimiliano Bucciarelli Date of birth: November 2, 2006 March 17, 2004 Place of birth: Milan (Italy) hometown: Milan (Italy) Start skating: 2011 2017 Former partners: Matteo Pedesini Alice Pizzoni By season: 2024-2025 Program music and results RD: “Le Freak” by Chic and “Hot Stuff” by Donna SummerFD: Notre Dame music by Luc Plamondon and Riccardo Cocciante, including “Le temps…

Team information: nation: Finland(FIN) grade: primary club: helsinki skater coach: Neil Brown, Maurizio Magario, Hannah Lindholm choreographer: Neil Brown, Hannah Lindholm, Philip Poole Training location: Helsinki (Finland) Start skating together: 2004 Athlete information: Hilda Taylor Alexander Bucholt Date of birth: May 9, 2006 December 26, 2006 Place of birth: Brussels (Belgium) Epsom (UK) hometown: Helsinki(FIN) Borden (UK) Start skating: 2009 2007 Former partners: Nolen Hickey, Urho Reyna Lou Koch By season: 2024-2025 Program music and results RD: “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” by Stevie Wonder, “Hey Boogie Woman” and “Black Betty” by Ram JamFD: “Winter’s Song” (featuring Fleurie) and “Wicked” (featuring Royal…

“one of your girls” Troye Sivan is an Australian singer and songwriter. He has been nominated for a Golden Globe Award, two Grammy Awards, and has won four Australian ARIA Awards. His song “My My Mine!” Ranked No. 1 on the Billboard Dance Charts and is his third album, give each other somethingone of the best albums of 2023 selected by Billboard. He has appeared in the HBO series Idolwhich feeds into the story he tells about the song. Troye came into the studio and we talked about how he came up with a hit song, “One of Your Girls.”…

Fall is arguably the best time of year to eat (and dress, organize, and redecorate). With such beautiful produce bursting with fall colors, comfort is the key flavor, while the dishes are mouth-watering and hearty. Whether it’s the simplicity of preparation or its endless versatility (or both), pasta is always a great way to welcome the cold weather. To give you a little inspiration and get your cooking wheels rolling, we’ve rounded up our favorite fall pasta recipes to keep you warm, cozy, and satisfied all season long. Featured image by Suruchi Avasthi. 20 Fall Pasta Recipes That Define Fall…

If you purchase a product through links in this article, we may receive a portion of the sale. It is a universally recognized truth that autumn is the best time of the year. This isn’t just opinion — the fact is that fall is filled with activities and seasonal traditions that we look forward to embracing all year long. Peruse our reading list, enjoy our fall beverage of choice (I’m the team chair), and make all Pumpkin Treats. Of course, this is also the time when we switch out summer scents for something a little moodier, a little dark academic,…

Some champions can’t/won’t stop – Case in point: U.S. Olympians and top gymnasts Simone Biles. Don’t think she’s just sitting on her laurels after winning a few Olympic medals last month. She has dropped her latest project athlete clothing collaboration, just before her Gold Over America tour. The famed athlete has previously collaborated with Athleta on a girls’ collection, but this latest launch is Simone’s first multi-generational collection with the brand. The collection features five women’s pieces, including tops, jackets and leggings. It also contains two pieces for girls and a practical fanny pack. The collection is crafted from Athleta’s…

Who is Brooks Nader’s boyfriend? With rumors flying around these days, it’s hard to know for sure who the sensational model is connected to. Word on the street is that she and her “Dancing with the Stars” costars have amazing “chemistry.” However, this came after some intimate meetings with a certain divorced former quarterback. Let’s not forget she also has royal connections – a real-life European prince! So, what is a rumor and what is the truth? Who is Brooks Nader’s current boyfriend? Let’s take a closer look. ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” stars Brooks Nader and Gleb Savchenko. (Disney/Andrew…