Beating the Freshman 15 with Cuisine
Everyone’s different. When transitioning into college, some people gain a lot of weight, some people stay the same weight, and some even lose weight. The term “Freshman 15” should not scare you, but becoming aware of the causes of the “Freshman 15” may just help you avoid it altogether. “Freshman 15” is just a name. […]
Friendship is a huge part of our lives, yet it can present some difficult and confusing challenges. The relationships that we build with the people around us can have an overwhelming impact both on the future and also who we are as a person. There are friendships that can be positive and impact you in […]
Have you ever thought you reached rock bottom? Maybe you didn’t think you were going to be happy again? Or maybe you have been knocked down so many times and didn’t think there was any way you were going to get through this? Maybe you have been told that you weren’t good enough? Most people […]
I was watching Good Trouble on a Friday afternoon with my best friend in the upstairs lounge when the first explosion happened. Then the power went out and the fire alarm began blaring. We all knew it wasn’t a drill. We ran out of the building through seven flights of pitch black stairs onto the […]
Spirituality is one’s own unique way of experiencing and exploring the essence of being and of finding hope, which relates to their purpose in existence. Practicing spirituality can be utilized to benefit the collective human body, as it has the capability to impact our overall mental and physical health. The concept of spirituality can oftentimes […]
Self-love is a Daily Practice Self-love is about being grateful to yourself and accepting not only how you look, but how you think and feel about yourself. By practicing self-love, you are finding ways to love yourself unapologetically. This is important to be able to live a healthy and fulfilled life. Being able to find […]
We all know how important it is to eat healthy, but trying to eat a fresh diet in a dorm, even with a little fridge, can prove challenging. Unfortunately, processed foods and easily accessible snacks don’t have the same nutritional value, so it’s important to keep searching for high quality options. Until you have an […]
Picture this: You’re falling behind in school and it’s become difficult to pass your classes. You don’t want to go to volleyball practice or do your homework. Sometimes you don’t even want to see your best friend. When you do feel better and decide to participate, your parents suggest your lack of effort is purposeful […]
Your teen years lend themselves to being among your life’s healthiest, and the harmful effects that some poor health habits you currently have may not be obvious now. However, these bad habits can most definitely affect your well-being later down the road. The teen years are an important time for your growth and development. The […]
It’s summer: the sun is shining, the grass is green, and young kids up and down your block spend their days in swimsuits with sticky, melted popsicles. All the stress of spring semester is over and it’s time for a much-needed break. However, for some, this isn’t always the “happy time” society advertises. As someone […]