Taylor Alison Swift is an American singer-songwriter. She is known for narrative songs about her personal life, which have received widespread media coverage. At age 14, Swift became the youngest artist signed by the Sony/ATV Music publishing house and, at 15, she signed her first record deal.
Her 2006 eponymous debut album was the longest-charting album of the 2000s in the US. Its third single, "Our Song", made her the youngest person to single-handedly write and perform a number-one song on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Swift's second album, Fearless, was released in 2008.
Buoyed by the pop crossover success of the singles "Love Story" and "You Belong with Me", it became the US' best-selling album of 2009 and was certified diamond in the US. The album won four Grammy Awards, and Swift became the youngest Album of the Year winner.
Aly Raisman on Mental Health, ‘Unplugging’ From Technology, Comfy Clothes and What Makes Her Confident
usmagazine.comCandid conversations! Aly Raisman is “still evolving.”The two-time Olympian, 28, opened up to Us Weekly about how she maintains her mental health, her confidence journey and her “comfy” style evolution.“I’ve learned that mental health isn’t a one-size-fits-all journey,” said the star athlete, who is a long-term brand ambassador for Aerie, the lifestyle retailer that recently announced a partnership with the mental health start-up, Wondermind.Together, the brand and organization aim to create a positive narrative around body image and self-esteem.
Raisman, along with Aerie, celebrated the collaboration on October 11 in New York. Additionally, Aerie launched the Aerie Real Foundation, which is “designed to build confidence in women, foster an inclusive community and protect our planet to make the world a better place, is investing in making the world more positive by providing grants for regional programs and offering educational opportunities to bring local communities together,” Raisman explained.Speaking about her own experience, the Massachusetts native shared: “Things that help me feel better are therapy, reading, yoga, Pilates, taking a bath, relaxing in the sauna, cooking and gardening … [mental health is about] the importance of giving yourself a break and understanding what you might need on a particular day.”She continued: “Some days I need quiet time, other days I might need to do something fun and take a break from therapy.
I find gardening to be very relaxing and writing in my journal is especially helpful when I’m reflecting on things. I just try to take it day by day and do what I feel I need at a particular moment.”Raisman applies the same logic when it comes to her self-esteem. “My journey with confidence
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