Commonsense Advice for the Uncommon Woman

Elizabeth Wurtzel, the bestselling author of Prozac Nation, wrote a number of books, some that were not as dark and morbid as the former. In fact, she dispensed some of the most uplifting tips and nuggets of wisdom for women around the globe, asking them to be happy in their own selves. So here goes, some of the most relevant game-changing advice from one uncommon woman to another.

· Think Productively: It's not that you have to see it to believe it; on the contrary, you have to believe it to see it.

· Be Gorgeous: I myself believe that I am about ten times prettier than I actually am. By dint of sheer will power, I have managed to convince many people of this.

·  Enjoy Your Single Years: Do not think that the whole point of being single is being married; men don't think this way, and neither should you.

· Trust me: No One is looking: You are the only one constantly judging, criticizing, and evaluating yourself. No one else is really bothered, unless it is your mother or the nosy neighbor, who really doesn’t matter.

· Eat dessert: The first step to becoming this living breathing beauty is to eat that banana cream pie and cheesecake with great relish, to have your dessert like you really deserve it.

· Don’t get up to clear the table, unless the men get up too: It is the age of equality, and to make men believe it, you have to stop doing it. Cleanup should not be gendered. Change the world, one dinner table at a time. Hold a sit-in.

· Have Opinions: It’s ok to be in the know and thoroughly opinionated about events occurring beyond your love life and immediate clique of friends. A woman who understands international and current affairs is sexy.

· Embrace Fanaticism: Harness joie de vivre by pursuing insane interests, consuming passions, and constant sources of gratification that do not depend on the approval of others.

· Use All Available Resources: Let the M.D.s and the Ph.D.s help you solve your problems so that you don’t become everyone else’s problem.

Remember Ms. Wurtzel’s advice and stay fit and gorgeous. Always.

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About the Author

Priyanka Modi is a writer, environmentalist and mother. She loves to read and believes that books can change the world.