Imagine the following scenario: you oversleep your alarm, stub your toe getting out of bed, it's raining cats and dogs outside, and you're out of coffee. Immediately you think to yourself, "this is the worst day ever!" And there you have it: you just set your intention for the day. Those six little …
Make the Most of Your Mental Health Day
With more light being shed on the importance of mental health, more schools, employers, and organizations are acknowledging the need for mental health days. Different social environments can influence stress levels. For example, a student could be stressed for academic reasons. An employee could be …
Wellness Festivals: What They Have to Offer
Lately, I've been seeing a new trend come across my feed and searches. Wellness festivals? Never heard of them. From all the pictures I've seen, they look enticing. So, I decided to look into what a wellness festival really entails. First: What are wellness festivals? Wellness festivals are an …
Set Your Mind Free
Daily responsibilities, chores, and stressors can be overwhelming sometimes. It's important to have a positive outlet that allows you to set your mind free. Mental breaks can help with relaxing, limiting stress, and facilitating self-growth. Picking a Hobby If you don't have a hobby or are wanting …
Take Control of Your Sleep Schedule
Do you feel like you’re constantly waking up feeling groggy and fatigued, even after a full night’s rest? The average person will fall asleep when they feel tired at night. Then they usually wake up in the morning for a specific obligation such as work or school. Irregular schedules impact our sleep …
DIY Spa Day: Treat Yo-Self (Economically)
Spa days. There's nothing like them! It feels so great to relax & recharge. The worst part of a spa day? Paying for a spa day. Golly! Not so economical- especially for a graduate student like me! Which got me thinking - why don't I try a DIY spa day? Not only would I be able to pamper myself, …
Overcoming Being Overwhelmed
It’s that point in the semester where deadlines that once seemed so far away are quickly approaching, I’m finding myself feeling extremely overwhelmed. I consider myself to be pretty organized and on top of my responsibilities such as work and assignments, however lately I just feel like I am never …
An Act of Kindness a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
“The noblest act is that of making others happy.”— P.T. Barnum Altruism is most commonly described as a selfless act that benefits solely the individual acted on. Research says that those who partake in altruistic acts regularly may be gaining more than their recipients. Physical Health One study …