After a long day of classes and studying, I mustered every bit of energy left to crawl into bed, only to be overwhelmed by sadness. As I stared at the ceiling, waiting for sleep, I cried myself to sleep. This…
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re a college student wondering just how likely it is for you to face burnout. Spoiler alert: it’s more common than you might think. According to the American College Health Association (ACHA), 4 out…
The causes of poor mental health are one of the most misunderstood topics of our time—can you guess what’s really behind it? For starters, over 160 million Americans live in areas with a shortage of professional mental health resources, according…
What are some hard truths about life you have always struggled to accept? One of those was understanding the purpose behind my parents’ tough love and strict parenting style. I’ll never forget one particular night. I had misbehaved, and as…
What is complacency and how does it manifest within work, school, and relationships? More importantly, what are the potential dangers of complacency, and what signs reveal our complacency? Imagine this: two miners begin their shift early in the morning, preparing…
How do you overcome social anxiety? Imagine walking into an auditorium of hundreds and thousands of people. As you begin scanning to try and find an open seat, your heart starts racing, and your palms become sweaty as you see…
There are two types of people in this world: those that prefer cold weather and those that prefer warmer weather. As the colder months approach, it’s common to see the sunny smiles of summer fade into the gloom of rain…
Ever since the COVID pandemic struck in 2020, more and more Americans are reporting to feel dissatisfied with their lives. According to a poll by Gallup, the percentage of Americans feeling very satisfied with their lives has dropped from 51%…
Our mornings are like the bricks of a skyscraper—seemingly small, yet each one stacks up to form the foundation of our lives. Without a morning routine, we can feel disoriented, as it sets the trajectory for our days ahead. A…
During the 2016 Rio Olympics, an angry death scare encapsulated the face of Michael Phelps. As he waits for his swimming event to begin, his rival, Chad le Clos, stands mocking him. As the race began, Phelps maintained a steady…
On the Billboard Hot 100, a chart showcasing the most listened-to songs, any song, regardless of the genre, meaning of song, or music artist, can make the list. One song that’s gaining plenty of attention is “Like That” by Future, Metro…
What you do at the end of a long day to “relax” isn’t helping you relax. Yes, that includes scrolling on social media, consuming junk food, playing video games, and watching Netflix Indulging in these activities makes us joyful, but…
The way our society is currently evolving is scary. The younger population is facing a higher level of mental health disorders compared to those much older. It’s alarming, considering how much we rely on the young generation to direct us…
The increased use of social media and indulgence in instant gratification activities has done one thing: lower our attention span. Kids and adults struggle with putting their phones away, so how do we return our attention span to baseline? The…
What do drugs, murder, and robberies have in common? Yes, they’re all serious crimes, but there’s something more significant. They all stem from mental health disorders, which incentivize people to engage in these behaviors. We can see the seriousness of…