You know you’re prepared. You’ve been studying for days on end, but you finally get to that exam and you think to yourself, “I’m probably going to fail.” Why is that? Our brains are so hardwired to think negative that we don’t even realize the magnitude of the effects on us. Most of us would say…
Luckily these past few years have done wonders to raise awareness for the pressing issue that is mental health. If you didn’t know already, Mental Health Awareness Week happened on May 1-7th. The week helps teens become more aware of mental health, at least by a little bit. First off, what is a mental illness? If…
I can eat fat, and lose fat at the same time? Whoa, tell me more! A strong core is essential for almost anything, whether it’s to feel good in your own skin or perform daily activities without a hassle. Regardless of whether you want a bad mood repellent to ease stress, want to feel confident…
During the middle of the semester, school hits you pretty hard. Especially since it seems that projects, tests, and essays always happen on the same day. It’s like the teachers planned it that way. Although studying is important, it should not compromise your wellbeing — especially your sleep. Sleep is very important to our health…
7 months down and only 7 more to go.
It’s been about a year and a half since I made the change to become a vegetarian and it has been one of the best decisions I could have made for myself. While I still have people asking me how I can live without meat, it was a simple decision for me. I just never…
I’m a night owl and it’s not so practical… Although being either an early bird or night owl can have its benefits, we’re often discouraged from being night owls. Not, in fact, for health reasons but because being a night owl isn’t quite practical in terms of how many of our daily lives function. We…
Sometimes, spring break can seem a little too short…
Rethinking. They say that you’re an over thinker- that you pick and choose every word you say, that you never know how to make decisions, that you’re continuously wrought with anxiety. As cruel as their words may seem, it’s so easy to believe them. And now, only their words matter. No amount of comfort from…
Last week, I chopped 5 1/2 inches of my hair off. Now to some, this may not seem like a big deal, and to be honest, it really didn’t end up being one, at least not in a negative way. However, considering I had been growing my hair out since grade 3, this was a…
If you are in your final year of high school, chances are you received your diploma results this past weekend, whether you wanted to or not. As I was discussing how my exams went with a friend of mine, she mentioned that she was beginning to be afflicted by senioritis. At the time, I was…
Is there really a way to measure our emotions? They aren’t concrete things like a finding a shoe size or how much water is in a cup. But, countless studies have been conducted in the past as a way to measure certain emotions. Here are just a few: 1. Excessive Trust: An interesting trust experiment…
Many individuals trying to attain their ideal physique like the “Dorito shape” for men or a relatively slim and curvy figure for women generally approach it in the wrong manner. The media and advertisements have given the misconception that physical activity is the most vital aspect in achieving your fitness goals. This ad from Coca-Cola…
You read that correctly… I want to explain my tips and tricks for being a good night owl and how I optimize the later hours of the evening. For many years I have felt pressured to be an early riser and I can definitely see the validity in waking up early and going to…
Yoga has got to be one of the longest-standing health fads out there. It can be traced back to India around the sixth and fifth centuries B.C., and is definitely the only one listed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. The word yoga in Sanskrit roughly translates to “union,” and the activity is based…