Most of you know by now that I’m really interested in human psychology, emotions, and how our relationships with others can influence our internal views of ourselves. And sometimes, a specific word will get stuck in my head that I feel inclined to write about, such as “honesty,” “growing pains,” “grief.” or “stubbornness.” Today, the…
Read MoreHow to Free Up Space in Your Dorm
As a senior in college, I’m no stranger to The Dorm Life™. I lived in a double for the first semester of college, but for the last couple of years I’ve had my very own medical single! Obviously, every situation is different and some of these tips may not be applicable to you, but in…
Read MoreWays I “Cleaned Up” My Diet
Honestly, I was a little scared to put the words “clean up” in this title. I don’t judge anybody for what/how they eat, even if it’s different from mine. Although I am happily a vegan, I don’t judge anyone for choosing to eat meat. Everyone is different, and everyone has different dietary needs and preferences.…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Dry Skin This Winter
I consider myself pretty #blessed to have oily skin. I know that may sound odd, but truthfully, I don’t think there’s anything worse than having dry skin. (Okay, I can think of quite a few things worse than that, but you get what I’m saying.) Dry skin is extremely noticeable, uncomfortable, and sometimes even painful.…
Read MoreThings I Wish I Knew Before Going to College
I want to start this off by saying that I go to a relatively small school, and have never been in a large-school environment. For this reason, some of these points will only be relevant to people in a similar situation as me. Things like laundry, food and budgeting, however, are pretty normal obstacles that…
Read MoreCoping with a Bad Day
No matter who you are or how stable you consider your mental health to be, the occasional bad day is inevitable. Sometimes it’s predictable- a bad night’s sleep, hormonal rage, PMS, or some shitty news. Or, if you’re having a really shitty day, a combination of all four. However, not every spell of depression has…
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