Digital Detox: Unplugging for Mental Wellness If you asked me what my morning routine was, I’d have one generic one in mind. Get up, do a short workout, brush my teeth, grab a healthy breakfast, and then rush off to class. My actual one, on the other hand, is much less healthy. I roll out […]
Reflecting on the Year: A Therapeutic Year in Review It’s almost 2024, and with that, we find ourselves making space to reflect upon the behemoth of 2023. This year has held so much weight for all of us. Whether it be a personal reflection, a professional reflection, or even a company reflection, taking the time
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Setting Healthy Boundaries During Holiday Gatherings We’re nearing the end of December, and the most gathering-filled time of year. From Christmas dinners with families and holiday parties with friends, this season is bound to get hectic. And, if we’re not busy, our empty calendars can bring up bouts of FOMO and loneliness. Regardless of what
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Mindful Gift Giving: Thoughtful & Meaningful Presents Gift giving can be stressful, but we’re ready to break down how you can gift thoughtfully and meaningfully to your friends and family. Mindful gift giving isn’t about being fancy; it’s about gifting presents that are intentful and have a personal connection to the recipient. The I-didn’t-know-what-to-get-you dilemma
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Navigating Holiday Stress: Tips for a Mindful Season It’s December, and you know what that means! I’ve already started playing the holiday tunes, and my roommates and I are getting our decorations ready for the holiday season. Excitement is one of the most common emotions associated with the holiday season, as it is a cheerful
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Distinguishing Depression from Burnout As a self-identifying workaholic, burnout is a term I am far too familiar with. I’ve worked myself to the bone before, taking on four different jobs while being a full-time student and being a Research Assistant in a social psychology lab. My schedule has had practically no white space in the
Queering Bollywood: The Influence of Media on South Asian LGBTQ+ Mental Health I grew up watching White & straight dominated media, living in a sheltered Indian community in the Midwest. I didn’t know what the LGBTQ+ community was until late middle school, when I started discovering more about myself, too. The lack of representation of
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Honoring Mothers’ Mental Health: Personal Experiences and Tips for Better Care Motherhood is often described as one of the most rewarding experiences in life, but it can also be one of the most challenging. While the joys of raising a child are countless, the pressures and responsibilities can take a toll on a mother’s mental
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It’s Stress Awareness Month – a month to recognize and spread awareness about reducing bad stress in your life. Here are some tips on how you can cope with your stress in a healthy way!
STRESS – the infamous six-letter word that impacts everyone’s life in some way; school, work, family commitments, friendships. As we recently celebrated National Stress Awareness Day, It’s important to talk about how society normalizes and romanticizes living and working in stress.
