A Lady Like You

How to Eat like a Lady

As a woman, it’s important to feel confident and comfortable when it comes to dining with others. We all may not have the time to learn the hundreds of little etiquette rules, but we can get the basics right and most people will never know. So, whether you’re out with friends, on a date, or attending a business lunch, here are the top 3 things you need to remember to eat like a lady. ALWAYS HAVE A NAPKIN HANDY First and foremost, always have a napkin handy. This may seem like a minor detail, but it’s actually quite important. Not […]

How to make your walk more feminine

By Lynda MargaretPoise

Walking is a natural action, and with the right techniques, you can make your walk more feminine and exude confidence and grace. By improving your posture, gait, stride, and footwear choices, you can transform your walk into a confident and elegant display of femininity. Start by correcting your posture, standing tall with your shoulders back, chest out, and stomach in. Keep your head held high and your eyes forward to project confidence. Next, perfect your gait by taking smaller, more deliberate steps, keeping your feet close together, and gently swinging your hips. This subtle sway will add a touch of […]

Follow your passion

By Lynda MargaretPersonal Development

You may have heard the phrase “success comes from being passionate about what you do.” But what does that really mean? And how can you apply it to your own life and career? First, it’s important to understand that success is not the ultimate goal. Rather, it is a byproduct of doing what you love and being passionate about it. This means that you should focus on finding and pursuing your passions, rather than simply striving for success. Passion is a powerful motivator. When you are passionate about something, you are more likely to put in the time, effort, and […]

Conversation: The Seven Golden Rules

By Lynda MargaretSpeech

Have you ever heard of the skill of Civilized Conversation? It’s a rare thing these days to see a group of people talking about a variety of topics in a way that is uplifting, respectful, and educational. However, most attempts at conversation using spiral into abuse, debate, and degradation. Quite normal stuff for the internet, bit it wasn’t always so. Above all, it needn’t be so. Civilized Communication isn’t taught in class, but it does have lots of rules. Where do you learn this skill? Most parents struggle to be civil with each other, let alone teach their children how […]

Feminine Female – Masculine Female – Masculine Male – Feminine Male

By Lynda MargaretFemininity

I’ve been doing some serious thinking about “femininity” lately… Is my perception of the feminine woman unique to me only, or to only a certain “clique” of women? What is at the core of femininity and what makes it different to masculinity? Is feminine energy a real thing both genetically and emotionally? Can “feminine energy” be expressed in what is generally perceived as “masculine energy”? I don’t know if I am the person best to decide what is “masculine” and what is “feminine”. Is it a matter of sex, or perception? Is it only to do with that empty feeling […]

How Can I Become More Attractive? – 7 Top Tips

By Lynda MargaretFemininity, Hair and Make-up, Personal Development

It’s quite normal for a woman to want to be seen by other people as being attractive. However, asking “How can I become more attractive?” can be seen by many people as being shallow and self-obsessed. For this reason, I am going to both propose AND answer the question. The practical reality in our modern world is that a great deal of a woman’s self-image is wrapped up in how attractive she considers herself. Therefore, it is beneficial to a woman’s self-esteem to learn how to present herself as an attractive and desirable person. Being considered as ‘attractive’ has more […]

Phone Etiquette – A few basic kindness tips

By Lynda MargaretEtiquette

Never before in history has communication been so immediate and so accessible. Equally, never before have people been so inconsiderate and rude with their communication techniques. In this world, a little bit of phone etiquette goes a long way. As ladies, we should be setting the precedent for acceptable etiquette. If we don’t hold up the standard for politeness and decency, then who will? This is a great example of how our female sensitivities can improve the world just a little bit. Basic Phone Etiquette Answering the phone: The correct greeting is “Hello”. “Good Morning”, “Good Afternoon”, and “Good […]

3 “Must-Have” Tips for the Petite or Short Woman

By Lynda MargaretDress

With these three easy-to-remember dress tips you can use your clothing and accessories to create an illusion of greater height. The eye can play tricks through the use of shape, style and line. Tip #1: Smaller Things Make You Look Bigger By wearing accessories that are on the delicate side, the eye of the viewer puts this into perspective and is left with the illusion that you are in fact larger. Accessories should be kept simple in order to avoid overwhelming the eye. Your jewellery should be smaller than normal. What happens is that the watcher tries to put the jewellery into proportion, […]

7 Reasons Why You Should Learn Sign Language

By Lynda MargaretSpeech

You may never have had a desire to learn sign language. I hope that in the next few minutes I can show you why it would be a great feather in your cap. #1: Hearing Loss is Common Hearing loss is much more common than you think. There are approximately one million deaf people living in the United States alone. Elegance and charms means that you show a deep respect for all people. Gentility is an inclusive behavior and people should not be made to feel left out because you are unable to enter even basic communication with them. #2: […]

Feeling Empty Inside – Overcoming Emotional Numbness

By Lynda MargaretSelf-Care

What is it that leaves us feeling empty inside? We continue to add more and more ‘stuff’ to our life, but somehow the ‘hole’ inside of us just seems to get bigger. Our world calls on us to be stronger…. tougher… thinner…. richer…. and busier, every day of our life. We strive on…. push forward… and stretch ourselves, all the while getting further away from our central core identity. In fact, I would go as far to say that if you cracked the hard egg-shell of most women, then you would be disappointed to find them almost empty inside. […]