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The stereotype of the black women is an unfortunate part of our modern media. For years, black women have been characterized as unattractive, overly abrasive, and sexually promiscuous. Many people might be quick to state that these stereotypes don’t cause any harm. After all, it’s just a character. However, these unflattering images of black women have been around for years, being the result of colonization and slavery, all portraying the same message. That black women are lesser than their white counterparts.

The connection between our minds, bodies, and spirits has been something contested and debated for millennia. Many studies and practices have been created in order to understand and apply the aspects of our souls to healthy living and mental wellness, and Ayurveda is no different. Having originated from the Hindu practices of ancient India, Ayurveda focus on balancing our individual consciousness to eliminate impurities within the body, reduce stress, and increase quality of life.

For many people, being able to travel the world as a hobby seems like an unachievable dream. Between travel fees, living expenses, and the hidden costs of sightseeing, many people find themselves daunted by the cost of a single trip abroad. Contrary to popular belief, you don't have to be a member of the 1 percent to make a habit out of traveling the world. During the course of this book, we'll go over the various ways a person can go about saving and budgeting for a trip, as well as several locations that you can travel to without burning a hole in your pockets.

Money is a necessary evil; it's something that structures our lives and our societies. For that reason, how we handled money and how we view money are pivotal to living comfortable and happy lives. And yet the majority of Americans are unsatisfied with their financial situation. Throughout the course of this book, we'll go through the various ways we can earn more money and make better financial decisions so you can learn to better your money mindset.

In the modern day, so much of our focus circles around the internet and technology. In this social media age, working as an influencer is become a more and more viable career choice. That being said, few people realize the amount of time, effort, and research that is required to build a successful influencer career. Despite the claims of many people saying that being an influencer “isn’t a real career”, it could be argued that it requires more work than some other professions out there.

Every year, we wait until midnight for the New Year to start, and every year, we make it a habit of creating resolutions we intend to practice throughout the year. Sometimes it’s making a point to exercise more or to save up our money. However, thousands can attest to the fact that they often find themselves failing their resolutions not long after they made them. Why is that? Is it that life often gets in the way, or are we just being lazy?

The impossible beauty standards that society often tries to push is one of the biggest detractors the personal body image. The struggle to fulfill these expectations often lead women down a dark path of insecurity, poor habits, and eating disorders. Contrary to popular belief, going on a diet isn’t going to help the core issues of weight gain and poor body image. In fact, it could very easily just make it worse.

Starting a small YouTube channel might be the first step to internet stardom; you still have a long way to go if you want to earn a living as a YouTube. In order to get to the life of luxury that many Youtubers have found themselves, you need to do some research. Sponsors are where the real money is at, with companies realizing that the best way for them to get their product out there is to pay promising channels to advertise their goods and services.

Hollywood isn’t an easy place to work, for various reasons. And this is especially true for women. The amount of discrimination, mistreatment, and sexual harassment that many actresses in Hollywood experienced is enough to fill a book of its own. However, in spite of these limiting factors, there are female actors who have risen through the ranks and made a name for themselves. All while fighting the misogynistic views the film and music industry often propagate.

We all have things we feel we need to accomplish in life. For some, it’s sticking to a regular exercise and diet plan. For others, it’s making the commitment to cut down on spending. However, while these goals have good intentions, many people often find themselves struggling to keep up with them. While it’s important to work towards change, setting goals often leads to the person giving up after a month or two of hard work. So how do we set out to do the things we want to achieve?

There are two things in this world that are completely unavoidable: death and taxes. For that reason, it’s vital for us to pay our dues every year. However many people find the prospect of filling our those taxes forms to be a tedious and difficult process. If this process is a mandatory part of our lives, why is it made so difficult for the average citizen? During the course of this book, we’ll go over the various ways you can make tax filing easier and less time-costly, as well as the variety of avenues you can do so.

For years, the media has often poked fun at various marginalized individuals, damaging the impact that these people have on the world. And this is especially true for the media’s portrayal of autism. In the modern day, we like to believe that we are more socially aware and more accepting of people’s differences. Then we get singer-songwriter Sia’s film Music. What should have been a story focused on the nuances of autism spectrum disorder was instead a foray into the pseudo-whimsical world of misrepresentation and autistic stereotypes.

Traveling can be a hassle; having to constantly worry about finding a good hotel while you’re on the road and fretting over where your next stop is can suck the fun out of traveling. If you’re tired of hopping from hotel to hotel during your travels, then maybe van life is for you. In the modern day, many people are seeing living in their van to be a minimalist and adventurous experience, greatly enhancing their time on the road. However, it’s important to point out that there are a number of precautions and preparations one must make before they set out on their journey.

One of the most important aspects of our lives is how we tend to our mental health. Amy Morin--a licensed psychotherapist, mental strength trainer, and bestselling author--explains the importance of how we think about various aspects of our lives. Throughout this book, we will explain the background behind this influential woman as well as the negative thought processes that she had to overcome throughout her life. By using her methods as a framework, you too will be able to cope with these negative patterns of behavior and work toward becoming mentally strong.

One of the biggest problems mankind faces today is one of our own making: Climate change. While this continues to be debated by climate deniers even today, one cannot ignore the effect that it so obviously has on our communities and the natural world surrounding them. In this age of rampant wildfires and melting icecaps, the youth of today are striving tirelessly to make their voices heard. Throughout this audiobook, we will detail the efforts these young people are undertaking in order to ensure that the planet will continue to sustain us for generations to come.