What would your mental health look like in a world without social media? Pretty hard to imagine, right? Many of us are so mixed up with our social accounts that it can be difficult to remember what we did before the feed. There are plenty of upsides to the connections we can create online, but …
Stress – something everyone experiences during difficult times in their lives – such as when studying for a test, having an argument within a personal relationship, or even just trying to figure out what to wear to morning brunch with a friend. Many things can contribute to the feeling of stress. Although, how one faces …
Selfless acts of altruism such as volunteering, giving charity, and joining or even starting non-profits are based on the premise of giving back to society, whether it be economically or socially. Millions of individuals worldwide choose to spend a portion of their time doing selfless deeds without any return. The question arises as to why individuals would choose to spend their time …
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara tells the heartbreaking story of Jude, a boy who suffered through years of unrelenting abuse and cruelty at the hands of gruesome perpetrators that make one question humanity. Unfortunately, the abuses detailed within this story – rape and sexual abuse – occur frequently, and Yanagihara does a brilliant job outlining …
In the age-long debate of whether the chicken or the egg came first, we can conclude that, despite the subjective answer, the general consensus is that the result remains unchanged: the chicken was brought into existence. A similar argument has been debated within the medical world: what came first, the weight gain or PCOS? What …
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Parenting is not an easy task for any individual, yet it can be described as one of the most rewarding journeys a person can embark. The very nature of parenting is to provide the utmost to the child, providing them with the tools to empower themselves emotionally, physically, socially, and mentally; shape them into adults; and bring about a better future …
Mindfulness is a practice that we should all take part in, not only in times of stress, but in our day-to-day lives. Mindfulness means maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment through a gentle, nurturing lens – a way of befriending ourselves and the experience in which we are …
Abuse, in all its forms, is a repulsive act that can lead to years of trauma for its victim. Whether the victim is a man or a woman, abuse is completely unacceptable and should not be handled lightly. Unfortunately, male victims face distinct stigmas than female survivors do, which prevents them from coming forward or …
Our attachment styles are formed as a result of our childhood experiences, and they determine our ways of interacting and behaving in relationships. During our adulthood, they determine the ways in which we get attached in romantic relationships. At the moment, psychologists recognize 4 attachment styles – anxious, avoidant, disorganized, and secure. The Secure Attachment Individuals with …
There is often stigma associated with people in relation to how many boundaries they have. For some, they seem “closed off” and “guarded” for having too many boundaries, while others seem like “open books” for having too few. While there might lie some truth in these statements, did you know that our childhood plays a …