Is It Really Self-Care? 3 Questions to Ask Yourself to Find Out
Picture this: A 20-something freelancer (me) in her local grocery store (Trader Joe’s), stressing over whether she should buy an item that was not on…
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Discerning FOMO: Why You’re Freaking Out About Missing Out
Ever since I joined the 21st Century and got a smartphone, I’ve noticed an increase in my anxiety. Why? Because with every event notification, ding,…
How to Stay Positive in a Negative World
I live in a leaky apartment with a moody terrier and a gabby roommate who, almost daily, sets fire to the kitchen stove when she…
Confidence Through Chords: Learning To Play the Banjo Helped Me Challenge My Inner-Critic
As far back as I can remember, I have struggled with anxiety and depression. My father, who suffered from Schizophrenia, took his own life when…
Thank You for Being a Friend: The Comfort of Nostalgic TV Shows
Late one night after watching the news and discovering that my usual late-night TV shows were reruns, I scanned through the channels. As I flipped…
How I Learned How to Say No (Minus the Guilt!)
For many years, I prided myself on being the queen of “yes.” If a project needed some extra hours at night or over the weekend,…
6 Tips to Beat the Winter Blues
This time of year can be rough. Most of the country is tangled up in bitter cold. With the holidays long gone and spring seeming…
Don’t Just Survive, Thrive: How to Be Productive When the Stress of School Overwhelms You
During my time as both an undergraduate and a graduate student, I inevitably found myself feeling overwhelmed by my workload, deadlines, and upcoming exams as…
5 Emotional Wellness Skills to Develop Now that Will Make You a Good Parent Later
I’m what most people would call a young mother. I recently turned 27, and in roughly eight weeks I will welcome my third child into…
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…