Our culture loves superheroes. We flock to their movies, buy their merch, and fill our walls with posters of them. They’re powerful, misunderstood, and carry abilities that set them apart from everyone else. Yet the same culture that celebrates superpowers is terrified of those who live on the edges of what society deems “normal”—those labeled…
By Jalyn Simms From a very young age most of us are taught that to maintain proper health there arecertain things we must do regularly and without fail. To maintain proper gum health, you mustbrush and floss daily. To maintain your strength, you should have 3 square meals a day withsnacks in between. To maintain…
Exclusively written for flawlessfoundation.orgby Janae Bromley For many, yoga is a calming, low-impact physical activity that helps them keep fit. At the same time, yoga’s spiritual and psychological aspects make the practice impactful for mental wellness. Based on a 2023 Frontiers in Psychology study, years of research indicate yoga’s psychological benefits, including an increase in overall…
New York Daily News | June 2, 2024 By Cheryl Roberts As the executive director of the Greenburger Center, I have listened while parents describe the terror and heartbreak of watching a child experience and respond to hallucinations, delusions or visual distortions. I understand not only their heartbreak, but the terror of their children. My…
by Guest Blogger, Hannah Garcia When you’re feeling a little down in the dumps, it can be hard to find the motivation to get yourself up and going, in order to do something that will make you feel better. Despite what many people think, there are plenty of mood-boosting activities (that don’t require too much…
What does Flawless or Seeing the Perfection in every person mean to you? As a clumsy little girl, I would make mistakes in dance class almost every time. I would practice in the mirror of my bedroom after class, but could never perfect my technique. After hundreds of falls, picking myself up but never forgiving…
Summer is a great opportunity for unwinding and enjoying the sunshine, but it’s also important to make sure you’re taking care of yourself. Self-care is essential all year round, but sometimes the warmer months can be especially demanding, what with all the extra social events on top of your regular commitments. To help you survive…
For many of us, the stress of daily life can be overwhelming at times. You might have a demanding schedule, or a job that requires a long commute; you might be worried about whether you spend enough time with your children and how to stretch your days to allow for more time to get everything…
Written by Guest Author Dorothy Watson You may have habits and behaviors you want to change, but focusing on improving your life when you’re so busy with work, school, and social obligations can be difficult. To help you take steps toward living the life you want, below are seven things to start doing immediately. 1.…
