Society expects you to grow up, find a local significant other, fall in love, and get married. What society doesn’t expect you to do is travel abroad, fall in love, and enter into a serious, international, long-distance relationship. Oops. Long-distance relationships are considered extremely unconventional, even in today’s day and age where we have an … More Why I’m Grateful For My Long-Distance Relationship
Everybody has insecurities. Nobody is 100% confident at all times (if you are, I applaud you). We all have days where we let our insecurities get the best of us. And that’s OK, as long as you know your worth. But it gets tough when you don’t know your worth. When you don’t know your … More Why You Should Own Your Insecurities
If you knew me two years ago, you’d know that I didn’t know what the phrase “self-care” meant. Two years ago, I was sleeping an average of 4 hours per night; my meals were on-the-go and definitely not nutritious; my body was flooded with coffee and never water; I said “yes” to everything, even if … More Why Self-Care is So Important
Instagram is a photosharing app that everybody knows and loves. We love mindless scrolling, liking photos of our friends and our favorite celebrities, and posting about what we’ve been up to on our feeds and our stories. But lately, Instagram has become so much more than a social media app meant for pure fun. It’s … More #NofilterNovember
I recently was scrolling through Facebook and saw this video pop up on my timeline. In the video, pop sensation Lady Gaga discusses her journey with mental health and how she was able to find herself amidst the chaos of Hollywood and the darkness that once dominated her mind. She realized that one of the … More Learn to Say “No” and Regain Possession of Your Life
My dad has been a truck driver all of his life, and he has spent a lot of time working for garbage companies. One of his favorite phrases and one I grew up listening to is, “Don’t forget about the garbage man. You’re no better than the garbage man; his job is just as important.” … More Every Job Matters and So Does Every Person
Expressing my feelings adequately has never been one of my strong suits. That’s why I prefer to write; it’s easier for me to formulate my feelings into written words and descriptions that will actually convey how I feel on a day-to-day basis rather than attempt to verbally string together the words and end up sounding … More How I Rediscovered My Happiness
I have an issue with judgment. I hate being judged. I fear it. I fear the gossip, I fear the criticism, and I fear upsetting others. I fear judgment so much that for the last two decades of my life, I have calculated every action, every word, and even every thought so as to try … More Why We Should Face Our Fear of Judgment
When I was younger, I struggled with my weight. I was a little on the chubby side, and definitely bigger than my classmates, but it never really bothered me. I was a happy kid. I loved life, and I even loved myself. But to this day at 21 years old, I still remember sitting on … More How Your Words Have Lifelong Effects
Summer is prime internship time for college students. And if you live in the Tri-state Area, it’s likely you’ll take an intern position in New York City. Summer housing in the city can be super expensive, so the next best and slightly cheaper option is commuting. That’s what I decided to do. Monday through Friday, … More 12 Things You Know to Be True If You Commute to Work
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