How I Turned My Apartment Into a Body-Positive Zone
When I moved into my New York City apartment a few months ago, a roommate-finding site matched me with three random roommates, and the four…
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Your Ultimate Fall Bucket List
As a lover of all four seasons, I enjoy finding things to appreciate every month of the year. Autumn, in particular, is exciting and fun,…
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…
A Guide to Practical Self-Care
These days, the word “self-care” often means “treat yourself.” It means buying that flight, ordering dessert, or binge-watching romantic comedies until the wee hours of…
5 Ways to Make the Most of Summer Foods
Juicy berries, fresh corn on the cob, cold cocktails by the pool—food is one of the greatest pleasures in life, and never more so than…
3 Ways to Stay Body Positive This Summer
The summer months can be an especially difficult time for people who struggle with their body image. As someone who has had a hard time…
More Than a Workout: 5 Ways to Practice Healthy Living in Your 20s
I was 25 when adult life started settling into place. Job performance reviews took the place of class grades. Networking events became acceptable evening plans.…
How to Feel Less Lonely When You’re Alone
When the days get grayer and the nights get longer, being alone can get, well, lonely. But it doesn’t have to be that way. As…
Why Taking Care of Your Body Leads to Better Care of Your Soul
It was November of 2021, and as I moved further and further into a pandemic winter season, I found the dreary weather and bitter cold…
How to Safely Attend a Party During a Pandemic
I don’t know about y’all, but my social life over the last few years has waxed and waned constantly. Thanks to the pandemic, restaurant closures,…