Stacia Affelt, Author at SmartFem Magazine https://www.smartfem.com/author/staciaaffelt/ The Digital Magazine for the smart woman on the Go Mon, 20 Jun 2016 16:37:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.smartfem.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/cropped-Smartfem-digital-magazine-favicon-150x150.png Stacia Affelt, Author at SmartFem Magazine https://www.smartfem.com/author/staciaaffelt/ 32 32 How Your Friends Influence Success https://www.smartfem.com/relationships/how-friends-influence-success/ Wed, 30 Mar 2016 21:45:36 +0000 http://www.smartfem.com/?p=30183 You may not be able to choose your family, but you can choose your friends. I owe a significant amount of my success to the friends I chose in life, and here’s why: Before I knew I could choose who I was friends with, I encountered my fair share of bad friendships. In my teens, […]

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]]> Why Having Short Hair Empowers Me https://www.smartfem.com/beauty-fashion/why-having-short-hair-empowers-me/ Wed, 30 Mar 2016 21:44:51 +0000 http://www.smartfem.com/?p=30195 The first time I chopped my hair off was after a bad breakup in high school. In an effort to rebel against my ex, who always loved my long hair, I made a swift decision to cut it all. I went from having hair that almost touched my belly button to a cut that barely […]

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]]> 10 Sexist Sayings That Make Feminists Cringe https://www.smartfem.com/relationships/sexist-feminists/ Thu, 24 Mar 2016 17:00:15 +0000 http://www.smartfem.com/?p=29481 Feminism has come a long way over the past few years. More and more women (and men!) are declaring themselves as feminists and supporting the movement toward human equality. While there have been countless achievements in the name of feminism, there are also things that still make us cringe. Here are some terms and beliefs […]

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]]> 4 Ways to Avoid Losing Yourself in a New Relationship https://www.smartfem.com/relationships/4-ways-to-avoid-losing-yourself-in-a-new-relationship/ Wed, 02 Mar 2016 15:00:52 +0000 http://www.smartfem.com/?p=29469 From the nonstop butterflies to those sweet morning texts, nothing beats the feeling of being in a new relationship. That special someone is all you can think about and is probably the reason you’re catching yourself daydreaming at work too. There’s nothing wrong with devoting your attention to someone else, but it can lead to […]

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]]> How to Wear the Monochromatic Fashion Trend https://www.smartfem.com/beauty-fashion/how-to-wear-the-monochromatic-fashion-trend/ Mon, 11 Jan 2016 17:15:44 +0000 http://www.smartfem.com/?p=22293 While color is great, sometimes the best way to stand out in a crowd is with a more understated, classic ensemble. This summer, we dare you to drop the bright hues and try a monochromatic look. When it comes to monochrome, there are only a few ways to go wrong, but a million ways to […]

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]]> Feminists Love Men Too https://www.smartfem.com/relationships/feminists-love-men-too/ Sat, 09 May 2015 15:00:35 +0000 http://www.smartfem.com/?p=25196 Look up any definition of the word “feminism” and I guarantee you won’t find anything regarding hating or neglecting men. That’s because at it’s core, feminism is only about one thing: equality of the sexes. Being a feminist does not mean you must disrespect men or ignore them altogether. Yet “Meninist” and “Women Against Feminism” […]

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]]> Changing For A Man https://www.smartfem.com/relationships/changing-for-a-man/ Fri, 20 Feb 2015 15:00:06 +0000 http://www.smartfem.com/?p=24733 If you only ever listen to one piece of relationship advice, let it be this — don’t change for a man. Women are constantly advised on how to be a better girlfriend, fix their relationship problems, pick up men, but one thing we are not told enough is that you should never have to change […]

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]]> Why Being a Woman is Reason to Celebrate https://www.smartfem.com/relationships/why-being-a-woman-is-reason-to-celebrate/ Tue, 03 Feb 2015 19:57:54 +0000 http://www.smartfem.com/?p=24642 Is it a bird? A plane? No, it’s Superwoman. She’s strong, independent, career-driven, a loving mother and wife. She can do it all and she is everywhere. You’ve also probably seen her on the cover of every women’s magazine. The media has successfully created their version of the ideal woman, known as the “Superwoman,” and […]

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]]> Putting an End to Unhealthy Female Competition https://www.smartfem.com/health/putting-an-end-to-unhealthy-female-competition/ Fri, 23 Jan 2015 02:32:50 +0000 http://www.smartfem.com/?p=24502 It’s easy to pin women against men in the blaming game and our fight for gender equality. Men’s dominance over women throughout history is popularly seen as the sole reason for female oppression. This is the stance the original radical feminists took almost 40 years ago: assuming that the only way to gain rights as […]

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]]> 2014: The Year of Feminism https://www.smartfem.com/beauty-fashion/2014-the-year-of-feminism/ Mon, 05 Jan 2015 23:45:30 +0000 http://www.smartfem.com/?p=24378 In looking back at 2014, I think it would be safe to call this the Year of Feminism. From feminist icons such as Beyoncé and Taylor Swift making the word trendy, and hashtag movements such as #YesAllWomen shining light on the daily struggles females endure, feminism is no longer a “scary” word. Despite Time Magazine […]

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