If you’re looking for a new hobby, look no further and try journaling. If you don’t know what journaling is, it’s basically just writing your thoughts and feelings out. I started journaling in 2012, after my dad died suddenly. Journaling and just writing in general was an incredible way to process my emotions. No matter where you are in life, I encourage you to give it a try. Journaling can take as long or little as you want, prompted or ... Read the Post...
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Eating Healthy for Beginners
So you’ve decided to start eating healthy. It goes good the first couple of days, but then you start to notice that you feel pretty hungry. You miss pizza, donuts, chocolate, and everything else you’ve decided not to eat for x amount of time. And you’re absolutely sick of kale. Kale is like spinach’s evil cousin to you. You feel like if you eat one more “health” food item, you’re gonna scream. Or punch something. Or both (I’m not here to ... Read the Post...
How to Live a Healthy Lifestyle as a Student
Being a student can be tough. You have to balance classes, work, and a social life, all while trying to figure out how to live a healthy lifestyle. And somehow, you have to balance eating healthy and working out all as a college student. I’m going into my third semester of college, and I’m still trying to figure it out. My first semester, I went to my local community college to save money. Long story short, I hated it and transferred to a four ... Read the Post...
How to get the Best Sleep Ever
If you were to ask random people on the street what the most important component of health was, most would answer either “diet” or “fitness.” While these answers are technically correct, people often miss another equally important component of living a healthy lifestyle: sleep. On average, adults in the US only get 6.8 hours of sleep. This is less than the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep per night. Obviously, rest isn’t a priority, but it ... Read the Post...
7 Holistic Habits for Hot Girl Spring
(If I link a product, these are my genuine recommendations; I am currently (as of 2022) not making any commission) With the weather warming up, that means that Hot Girl Summer is basically here. In case you’ve been living under a rock, Hot Girl Summer is a trend that has taken over social media (especially TikTok and Instagram). Women are encouraged by other women to be their hottest selves this spring. This can be achieved by working out, ... Read the Post...
10 Life-Changing Hacks for Vegans
I first became vegan in the fall of 2016 after spending that summer in bed from debilitating stomach pain. Though it was mainly due to stress, I decided that it was also time to eliminate the foods that made me feel horrible: animal products. I was only thirteen, but knew that I wanted to live a plant based lifestyle for two main reasons: for my health, and for the animals. However, I failed miserably. I was constantly eating processed ... Read the Post...
10 Habits for your Mental Health That You Should Incorporate Into Your Day
I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression in 2018, and put on antidepressants soon after. Millions of other people are also struggling with the same issues I am. I’m a devout advocate for getting help, whether it be therapy, medication, or both. I’m not ashamed to talk about my mental health struggles, and I think society should make that topic less taboo. Everyone deserves to feel good, and there should be no shame in seeking the help to feel ... Read the Post...