You don’t need to look for greener grass. According to Self-Esteem expert and author, Susan Vernicek, the path to self-esteem is right beneath your feet.

Wharton, NJ -- (SBWIRE) --10/10/2011 -- 3 out of 4 women are unhappy with the way they look or feel. And a new Superdrug study of nearly 2000 women suggests that women drop big bucks to compensate when feeling down, especially after a break up. It is clear that women tie the way they feel to their circumstances and image. That's why diet and self-help books are best sellers, and is the number one category for book retailers – women think they need to change themselves in order to be happier. But, according to Self-Esteem expert, author, and mentor Susan Vernicek, self-help programs aren't the answer, at least not at first.

"We must start with acceptance. Women can be happy with whom they are without feeling the need to constantly change themselves," says Vernicek "and it begins with recognizing the traits that create our unique identities." Vernicek has mentored thousands of women to increase their confidence as the editor of Identity Magazine, and suggests journaling as the entry point to happiness. "Writing is not only therapeutic, but key to self discovery and becoming happier."

She has 3 simple tips to accept yourself through journaling, even for those who are not writers.

1. Acknowledge Your Qualities: "You must know who you are in order to accept yourself," says Vernicek. Most self-esteem experts suggest listing out your best traits and the things you love. However, Vernicek says this is a stumbling block for women who struggle with self-esteem. Instead, Vernicek advises women to dump it all out on paper - the good, the bad, and the ugly. "Self-love is not about perfection or success. Your qualities make up the overall package of the things you are proud of, your failures, your personality traits, your quirks, and imperfections – mentally and physically. Knowing yourself inside and out is the first step to acceptance."

2. Release and Let Go: Each of us has had an experience that can affect the way we feel about ourselves, and deeply impact our self-esteem: harmful relationships, unhappy bosses, competitive friendships, a family at war, or even going up or down a size in jeans. Vernicek urges women to release and let go of these experiences, "Our experiences do not make up who we are. We can learn from them, but they shouldn't define our identities. Use your words to write letters, even if you never intend to send them, to your former self or to those who have hurt you. Simply releasing opens us up to accepting ourselves and our past situations."

3. Use what works: Journaling doesn't require a pen and paper or traditional journal at all. Vernicek suggests finding what works for you. "If you are a computer person, sit with your laptop, if you are an extrovert, speak it out loud and video yourself! For talkers, buddy up with a close friend and chat it out. For those that angst-filled and need to actively release, do something liberating like using lipstick to mark up your mirror with your thoughts."

Vernicek also has 5 questions, The Identity 5, to help women self-reflect and learn to accept, appreciate, and achieve within themselves – mentally and physically. She uses the questions to interview high profile, diverse, famous women on her internet TV show, and now is taking the questions on the road to help real women all over the United States. The Identity 5 Tour will be in Portsmouth, New Hampshire at Sheraton Harborside, 250 Market St. from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. To register you can go to http://identity5tourmaine.eventbrite.com/

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

You don’t need to look for greener grass. According to Self-Esteem expert and author, Susan Vernicek, the path to self-esteem is right beneath your feet.

Wharton, NJ -- (SBWIRE) --10/06/2011 -- 3 out of 4 women are unhappy with the way they look or feel. And a new Superdrug study of nearly 2000 women suggests that women drop big bucks to compensate when feeling down, especially after a break up. It is clear that women tie the way they feel to their circumstances and image. That's why diet and self-help books are best sellers, and is the number one category for book retailers – women think they need to change themselves in order to be happier. But, according to Self-Esteem expert, author, and mentor Susan Vernicek, self-help programs aren't the answer, at least not at first.

"We must start with acceptance. Women can be happy with whom they are without feeling the need to constantly change themselves," says Vernicek "and it begins with recognizing the traits that create our unique identities." Vernicek has mentored thousands of women to increase their confidence as the editor of Identity Magazine, and suggests journaling as the entry point to happiness. "Writing is not only therapeutic, but key to self discovery and becoming happier."

She has 3 simple tips to accept yourself through journaling, even for those who are not writers.

1. Acknowledge Your Qualities: "You must know who you are in order to accept yourself," says Vernicek. Most self-esteem experts suggest listing out your best traits and the things you love. However, Vernicek says this is a stumbling block for women who struggle with self-esteem. Instead, Vernicek advises women to dump it all out on paper - the good, the bad, and the ugly. "Self-love is not about perfection or success. Your qualities make up the overall package of the things you are proud of, your failures, your personality traits, your quirks, and imperfections – mentally and physically. Knowing yourself inside and out is the first step to acceptance."

2. Release and Let Go: Each of us has had an experience that can affect the way we feel about ourselves, and deeply impact our self-esteem: harmful relationships, unhappy bosses, competitive friendships, a family at war, or even going up or down a size in jeans. Vernicek urges women to release and let go of these experiences, "Our experiences do not make up who we are. We can learn from them, but they shouldn't define our identities. Use your words to write letters, even if you never intend to send them, to your former self or to those who have hurt you. Simply releasing opens us up to accepting ourselves and our past situations."

3. Use what works: Journaling doesn't require a pen and paper or traditional journal at all. Vernicek suggests finding what works for you. "If you are a computer person, sit with your laptop, if you are an extrovert, speak it out loud and video yourself! For talkers, buddy up with a close friend and chat it out. For those that angst-filled and need to actively release, do something liberating like using lipstick to mark up your mirror with your thoughts."

Vernicek also has 5 questions, The Identity 5, to help women self-reflect and learn to accept, appreciate, and achieve within themselves – mentally and physically. She uses the questions to interview high profile, diverse, famous women on her internet TV show, and now is taking the questions on the road to help real women all over the United States. The Identity 5 Tour will be in Bangor, Maine at Four Points Sheraton 308 Godfrey Blvd on Nov. 3, 2011 from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. To register you can go to http://identity5tourmaine.eventbrite.com/

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Identity Will Motivate Women On August 4th At Space Coast Association of Realtors in Merritt Island

Merritt Island, FL-- (SBWIRE) -- 07/29/2011 -- New Jersey resident and entrepreneur, Susan Vernicek, 30, has launched a 48-state book tour, "Identity Five Tour – A book tour with a TWIST!" Vernicek recently celebrated the publishing of her first Magbook, which is a compilation of articles from her online magazine, Identity that encourages women to strive for acceptance, appreciation, and achievement.

She has taken the inspirational messages in the book around the country. Florida will welcome Susan Vernicek and Identity on August 4th at the Space Coast Association of Realtors 105 McLeod St., Merritt Island from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m.

"The purpose of creating the Identity Magazine was to inspire women to be happy with who they are without feeling the need to constantly change themselves," says Vernicek "and the book was created for readers to read about all the stories of acceptance, appreciation, and achievement anywhere they go."

The "Identity Five Tour – A book tour with a TWIST" is a workshop that will help you to feel confident in yourself by making you feel comfortable in your own skin. The Identity Magbook and Identity t-shirts will be available for purchase and if you pre-register you can purchase the t-shirts at a discount. The TWIST is that Vernicek will be engaging with her audience with the Identity Five.

The Identity Five are five questions that were created by Susan Vernicek to help women dig deep and self reflect. They are a feature in Identity's Scratch the Surface videos, where well-known women can be seen answering these questions. The book tour attendees will be given the chance to answer the Identity Five (participants don't have to share their answers). It's a great tool to learn more about you and grow as a person, which is part of Identity's mission.

August 4th is the next tour stop in at 105 McLeod St., Merritt Island, FL at 6:45 and then Identity will be heading to Massachusetts on August 11. Check the website (http://www.identitymagazine.net) and the Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/identitymagazine) for the tour schedule.

About Identity Magazine
Identity Magazine is an online magazine that features articles from real women about their acheivements and how they have accepted or appreciated themselves. The company has compiled articles from the first 3 years of the magazine into a magbook. Identity is now on a 48 state tour with the magbook to promote women all around the world to accept themselves.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Identity Will Motivate Women On August 11th At Mashpee at Market St. Bookshop

Wharton, NJ -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/27/2011 -- New Jersey resident and entrepreneur, Susan Vernicek, 30, has launched a 118-state book tour, "Identity Five Tour – A book tour with a TWIST!" Vernicek recently celebrated the publishing of her first Magbook, which is a compilation of articles from her online magazine, Identity (www.identitymagazine.net) that encourages women to strive for acceptance, appreciation, and achievement. She has taken the inspirational messages in the book around the country. Massachusetts will welcome Susan Vernicek and Identity on August 11th at the Mashpee at Market St. Bookshop, 31 Market St. from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

"The purpose of creating the Identity Magazine was to inspire women to be happy with who they are without feeling the need to constantly change themselves," says Vernicek "and the book was created for readers to read about all the stories of acceptance, appreciation, and achievement anywhere they go."

The "Identity Five Tour – A book tour with a TWIST" is a workshop that will help you to feel confident in yourself by making you feel comfortable in your own skin. The Identity Magbook and Identity t-shirts will be available for purchase and if you pre-register you can purchase the t-shirts at a discount. The TWIST is that Vernicek will be engaging with her audience with the Identity Five.

The Identity Five are five questions that were created by Susan Vernicek to help women dig deep and self reflect. They are a feature in Identity's Scratch the Surface videos, where well-known women can be seen answering these questions. The book tour attendees will be given the chance to answer the Identity Five (participants don't have to share their answers). It's a great tool to learn more about you and grow as a person, which is part of Identity's mission.

August 11th is the next tour stop in at 31 Market St., Mashpee, MA at 2:00p.m. Massachusetts is the last tour stop for the Summer of 2011 and will heading to New York in the fall.

Check the website (http://www.identitymagazine.net) and the Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/identitymagazine) for the full tour schedule as it becomes available.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Identity’s Next Tour Stop is at the Jewish Community Center in West Hartford, CT

Wharton, NJ -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/05/2011 -- New Jersey resident and entrepreneur, Susan Vernicek, 30, has launched a 48-state book tour entitled, "Identity Five Tour – A book tour with a TWIST!" Vernicek recently celebrated the publishing of her first Magbook, which is a compilation of articles from her online magazine, Identity (http://www.identitymagazine.net) which encourages women to strive for acceptance, appreciation, and achievement. The fourth and next stop on the book tour is at the Jewish Community Center, 508 Main St., West Hartford, CT on Wednesday, July 28, 2011, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

"The purpose of the Identity Magazine was to inspire women to be happy with who they are without feeling the need to constantly change themselves," says Vernicek "and the book was created for readers to read about all the stories of acceptance, appreciation, and achievement anywhere they go."

The "Identity Five Tour – A book tour with a TWIST" is a free girls' night out sponsored by The Icing on the Cake. There will be drinks, cupcakes and other snacks, as well as give-a-ways. The Identity Magbook and Identity t-shirts will be available for purchase. The TWIST is that Vernicek will be engaging with her audience with the Identity Five.

The Identity Five are five questions created by Susan Vernicek to help women dig deep and self reflect. They are a feature in Identity's Scratch the Surface videos, where famous women can be seen answering these questions. The book tour attendees will also be answering the Identity Five (participants don't have to share their answers). It's a great tool to learn more about yourself and grow as a person, which is part of Identity's mission.

A schedule of all the tour stops can be found on Identity's website (http://www.identitymagazine.net) and Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/identitymagazine) as book tour dates become available.

About Identity Magazine
Identity Magazine is an online magazine that features articles from real women about their achievements and how they have accepted or appreciated themselves. The company has compiled articles from the first 3 years of the magazine into a magbook. Identity is now on a 48 state tour with the magbook to promote women all around the world to accept themselves.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Identity Has Fourth Spot at the Academy of Music in Spotswood, NJ

Spotswood, NJ -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/05/2011 -- New Jersey resident and entrepreneur, Susan Vernicek, 30, has launched a 48-state book tour entitled, "Identity Five Tour – A book tour with a TWIST!" Vernicek recently celebrated the publishing of her first Magbook, which is a compilation of articles from her online magazine, Identity (www.identitymagazine.net) which encourages women to strive for acceptance, appreciation, and achievement. The fourth and next stop on the book tour is at the Academy of Music, 508 Main St., Spotswood, NJ on Wednesday, July 13, 2011, 8:00-9:30 p.m.

"The purpose of the Identity Magazine was to inspire women to be happy with who they are without feeling the need to constantly change themselves," says Vernicek "and the book was created for readers to read about all the stories of acceptance, appreciation, and achievement anywhere they go."

The "Identity Five Tour – A book tour with a TWIST" is a free girls' night out sponsored by The Icing on the Cake. There will be drinks, cupcakes and other snacks, as well as give-a-ways. The Identity Magbook and Identity t-shirts will be available for purchase. The TWIST is that Vernicek will be engaging with her audience with the Identity Five.

The Identity Five are five questions created by Susan Vernicek to help women dig deep and self reflect. They are a feature in Identity's Scratch the Surface videos, where famous women can be seen answering these questions. The book tour attendees will also be answering the Identity Five (participants don't have to share their answers). It's a great tool to learn more about yourself and grow as a person, which is part of Identity's mission.

A schedule of all the tour stops can be found on Identity's website (http://www.identitymagazine.net) and Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/identitymagazine) as book tour dates become available.

About Identity Magazine
Identity Magazine is an online magazine that features articles from real women about their achievements and how they have accepted or appreciated themselves. The company has compiled articles from the first 3 years of the magazine into a magbook. Identity is now on a 48 state tour with the magbook to promote women all around the world to accept themselves.

Contact Information:
Amanda Porraspita
Amandap@identitymagazine.net
http://www.identitymagazine.net/contactus
973.910.1624

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Identity Five Book Tour Will Continue To Motivate Women On June 7th At Curves in Edison, NJ

Wharton, NJ -- (SBWIRE) --06/02/2011 -- New Jersey resident and entrepreneur, Susan Vernicek, 30, has launched a 48-state book tour entitled, "Identity Five Tour – A book tour with a TWIST!" Vernicek recently celebrated the publishing of her first Magbook, which is a compilation of articles from her online magazine, Identity (www.identitymagazine.net) that encourages women to strive for acceptance, appreciation, and achievement. The third and next stop on the book tour is at CURVES, 3 Stephenville Pkwy on Tuesday, June 7, 2011, 8:00-9:30 p.m.

"Identity's first online issue was in 2006, and was designed to empower women to Accept. Appreciate. Achieve. I didn't know what would happen. I took a risk and am so happy I did!" said Vernicek. "The Identity Magbook came about because readers asked me to take my website content and create a book – they wanted to be able to take something to the beach, on an airplane, or in the car. I also wanted a unique way to archive the first three years of the online magazine. I can't wait to bring Identity across the country!"

The "Identity Five Tour – A book tour with a TWIST" is a free girls' night out sponsored by CURVES and The Icing on the Cake. There will be drinks, cupcakes and other snacks, as well as give-a-ways. The Identity Magbook and Identity t-shirts will be available for purchase. The TWIST is that Vernicek will be engaging with her audience with the Identity Five.

"The Identity Five are five questions I developed to help women dig deep and self reflect," said Vernicek. "I use them, they are a feature in Identity's Scratch the Surface videos, and my goal is to have book tour attendees answer the Identity Five (participants don't have to share their answers). It's a great tool to learn more about yourself and grow as a person, which is part of Identity's mission."

CURVES in Edison, NJ is the third book tour stops. A schedule of all the tour stops can be found on Identity's website (www.identitymagazine.net) and Facebook page (www.facebook.com/identitymagazine) as book tour dates become available.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm