Feeling Sluggish? How to Cope with a Seasonal Slump
When I moved from sunny southern California to Prague last year, I was ecstatic. After all, I’d just traded suburban sprawl for a stunning medieval…
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Finding Community on Instagram After Having a Double Mastectomy
Everything in my life changed when, at the age of 25, I had a prophylactic double mastectomy on July 6, 2018. I had tested positive…
How to Talk About Your Mental Illness With a Loved One
The scariest part of your mental health journey can often be talking to others about it. When I first learned about my social anxiety and…
Master the Morning: 3 Tips to Jumpstart Productivity
Mornings are my weakness. There is nothing I would love more than to sleep in until 10 a.m. and lazily move into my day. Unfortunately,…
Why Boredom Is Exactly What You Need
This year during Lent, I made a bold choice for my annual pre-Easter sacrifice. I didn’t give up chocolate or alcohol, and I didn’t stop…
How Celebrating Small Victories Improves My Mental Health
I’ve struggled with anxiety and depression for years. The most concise and honest thing I can say about my own struggle is that there are…
How to Care for a Friend Struggling With Depression
If you’re not dealing with depression, there’s a pretty good chance that you know someone who is. With 6.7% of all adults in America (some…
Eat the Gelato: How Finding Balance Healed My Relationship With Food
Growing up, my identity was bound together with being an athlete. I played three sports, and it was a rare day when I didn’t have…
How to Ask Your Family About Their Health History
A couple of years ago, I began having stomach troubles. Nausea, vomiting, pain, and constant fevers began interfering with my daily tasks. As doctors struggled…
5 Things to do Before You Check Your Phone in the Morning
Too often, my mornings start off with me looking at my phone while I’m stumbling into the kitchen to make myself a cup of tea.…