Sometimes it can be difficult to take a stand for ourselves. It can depend on various reasons – from the fear of not being liked to people pleasing. " For some, it is difficult to stand up for themselves. Because they are scared, want to people please or have low confidence," wrote Psychologist Alf Lokkertsen. He further added that it is important to not be aggressive, but assertive in our approach. Here are a few tips.(Unsplash)
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Before we take a stand, we should introspect on the needs we have and what changes we need in our lives. (Unsplash)
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We should also be more self-aware of how we try to please others and end up not prioritising ourselves. We need to identify the behavior patterns. (Unsplash)
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The likes of Angelina Jolie and Anya Taylor-Joy, have all been spotted on the Toronto Film Festival red carpet this year. Actor Janhvi Kapoor also made her debut at the film festival, wearing flirtatious dresses, and plenty of India-inspired look. Discover all of her best fashion moments from TIFF this year, right here. (All pics: Instagram/ Rhea Kapoor)
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This photograph shows a view of a full moon also known as "Blood Moon" with leaves in the foreground during a phase of a total lunar eclipse in Jakarta on September 8, 2025.
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Sabrina Carpenter looked stunning in a sheer red Valentino lace gown, paired with a light pink furry boa. Her look was accessorised with Tiffany & Co. jewellery, and her signature gold locks and dewy makeup.
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The first look at the official trailer of Bugonia, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, revealed Emma Stone's hair transformation. A scene from the film, which recently premiered at the Venice Film Festival 2025, shows abductors shaving Stone's character's head in the back of a car - and it is all real!
