Opening up a little tab and finding a chocolate to eat, a promise that you are one day closer to Christmas—it was the way to spread anticipation and joy during December. Enough people loved their candy advent calendars that companies began to capitalize on this and reinvent the advent. Today, you can get a calendarContinueContinue reading “During the Holidays: The Perfect Advent Calendar for the Stressed and Overwhelmed”
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Saying Sorry to Someone You Can’t Speak to
A friend. A family member. A stranger. As human beings, we make mistakes. Life would be easier if those mistakes only hurt us and us alone, but unfortunately it’s not uncommon to make a mistake that hurts others too. Some might want to deflect their responsibility (e.g., “Well, it’s actually your fault and I haveContinueContinue reading “Saying Sorry to Someone You Can’t Speak to”
Self-Care Sucks (Sometimes)
Treat yo’ self. Massages, sweet goodies, new clothes, a night out, meditation. All of these stress relievers fall under the umbrella of self-care. Frequently, when people think of self-care, they think about the delights previously mentioned. Maybe that’s because of the legendary Parks and Recreation “Treat Yo Self” episode (season 4 episode 4—go watch itContinueContinue reading “Self-Care Sucks (Sometimes)”
Wasting Time in the Mirror
I walked into our dorm for sports camp and started counting. The bathroom had a wide mirror that covered the wall. Both the closets had mirrors to check faces. There were full length mirrors as well. Squealing, my twelve-year-old self delighted that there were so many reflections. You couldn’t have asked me why I hoppedContinueContinue reading “Wasting Time in the Mirror”
The Nightly Triple Tens
In a month or less, I’ve changed my bad days to good days, and the outcome of my days have improved due to a practice I’ve implemented into my nightly routine. I call it “The Nightly Triple Tens.” Before I began doing these triple tens, I looked at life and sometimes felt “meh.” It wasContinueContinue reading “The Nightly Triple Tens”
A Quick Way to Have a Better Day
If you’re like me, you might not have much time or energy right now. Sometimes busy days can turn into busy weeks into busy months. So, if you don’t have time to read a full article, here’s some quick advice on how to have a better day. Always take a moment to appreciate the rewardsContinueContinue reading “A Quick Way to Have a Better Day”
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