For many people, the pressure to look a certain way begins long before they even realize it. Diet culture convinces us that our bodies need to be changed. This is extremely harmful. Instead of focusing on creating a healthy lifestyle for people who want to lose weight, it encourages them to lose weight in unhealthy […]
Being a college student is hard; there are a lot of things that can cause us to feel lost or feel mentally down on ourselves. We have to learn to adjust to a new schedule every year and every semester. Along with this, you have to learn to manage time, family, and friendships, and figure […]
WARNING! The infamous seasonal depression is approaching! As the colder seasons get closer, a great way to combat these blues is to find a new hobby. For many, finding hobbies to do can be hard, and it can be harder to find something to do that you want to stick to. As someone who loves […]
As summer ends and fall approaches, it is the perfect time to sit down and relax with a good book. Reading is a way to escape reality and immerse yourself in a book that you truly enjoy. Luckily, fall is a great time to do so! Reading was something I enjoyed a lot when I […]
In one of my classes this week, we were required to watch a movie as part of an assignment, and in the middle of one of the most tense parts of the film, an advertisement popped up on the screen. My professor sighed, stating that she indeed pays for the streaming service that we were […]
With September being Suicide Awareness Month, the discussion of mental health and taking care of yourself is something that is very important to spread awareness about. For me this topic is something that I care deeply about as I have struggled with anxiety my whole life and was recently diagnosed with depression back in January. […]
Sleeping is very important, and it holds importance in every physical and mental aspect of our lives. According to the Center of Disease Control (CDC), the amount of sleep that we need as we age changes, and they believe that good sleep is important for our well-being physically and mentally. Getting enough sleep can help […]
As a future teacher, the teacher’s job is something many take for granted. This is because teachers are doing work on and off the scenes that many parents and others may not realize. Teachers are showing up to work and teaching students for 8 hours a day. Some may be coaches of a sport at […]
Being outside and absorbing the natural light has a positive effect on people’s physical and mental health. Light can have an impact on sleep, mood, and well-being. I know that in the summertime, when it is bright out and I spend hours at the beach or just outside at the pool, my mood is immediately […]
In terms of online censorship, it is hard to say if it is good or bad. This is because online censorship can have benefits and drawbacks in many people’s eyes. For example if you are a parent with young kids, or even teenagers, they might censor some of the television that they watch, or require […]