Mental Health
It is no lie that unhealthy levels of sleep are a rising threat among teenagers in this day and age. With increasingly busy schedules, higher expectations, and more opportunities, many teens and young adults are beginning to struggle with the three things that rule most of our lives: sleep, social lives, and academics. These are […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“What am I doing with my life?” has become a popular expression amongst young people on the Internet. Most of the time, it is used as a humorous utterance to relate to peers. In private, it takes on a more serious meaning. If you consistently feel anxious when asking yourself this question, you might be […]
We’ve all had that feeling — the feeling of being overly worried about something approaching. Our breath quickens and our heart begins to beat a million miles an hour. Whether you have a big test next period or you’re the lead in a school play, everyone experiences anxiety regarding different things. When you have an […]
Creating a happy well-designed life definitely requires large investments. In order to live a happy life, we have to create a foundation by investing time in our education, relationships, family, creativity, and work. Having the basics covered, one would think that would be enough. Yet we can often find ourselves falling short in some areas. […]