This negativity is extremely hard on college students. Many students are already struggling with what they want to do in life and who they want to be. Not everyone is set in their ways. This creates the perfect storm for college students to develop mental health issues and eating disorders.
Read MoreThere are so many different reasons why we should admit when we are wrong, even if it’s a tough pill to swallow. I know how hard it is to admit mistakes, whether it be in a conversation with a friend or arguing a point in a paper.
Read MoreLast year around this time I wrote about the post-it note challenge. You write positive and encouraging things on a
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One of my greatest passions is reading. There is nothing better to me than finding a book I truly enjoy.
I know that is not the case for everyone. There are some people who really struggle with finding a book they enjoy or just don’t care for it at all. Many people that I talk to about how they’ve struggled with literature is from a past experience in the educational system.
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It’s starting to get to the time of year where people start reflecting on everything they’ve done this year and set goals for next year. I have even seen a few people on social media already starting their New Year’s resolutions.
Read MoreWe have two months left of this year. That is not a lot of time for all the things that need to happen in that time. Between holidays, studying, finals, work and all the other things that go on in our life, there is a lot going on. During this extremely busy time of year, we might lose sight of what we really want and need to do for ourselves.
Read MoreThis may come as a shock to some, but no one is perfect.
Everyone has flaws, and some are more bothersome than others. Some flaws are able to be fixed, while others are just part of who we are. One thing I think everyone could work on (including myself) is complaining. I don’t think there is anything more draining than being around people who complain all the time or always have something negative to say about something.
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Congratulations to all who have survived the first half of the semester! It might feel like you barely made it but hey, you made it. Hopefully you were successful the first eight weeks and can power through the next eight weeks.
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Over the last few days I have noticed a rise in supporting body acceptance on social media. Influencers on Instagram are posting “bare face” photos with captions supporting their natural look. I see some of my friends postings photos of them just waking up with captions like “I woke up like this #flawless.”
After seeing so many people follow this trend that seems to fluctuate throughout the year, I decided to comment on it as well.
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I really enjoy school. I know that sounds crazy, but I love getting to meet new people, go to events and hang out with friends. On top of that, I have to do school work, which is not my favorite, but I have to get it done.
With all of this going on, it is pretty easy to get caught up in the hustle-and-bustle of everyday life. Sometimes I forget to take care of myself and put my needs first.
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