How to Deal With Quarantine Boredom
We’ve been in quarantine here in the United States for about two months now. As a student who isn’t taking any summer classes, I have much more free time than I normally would at this time of year. I think a lot of us are in the same boat here in terms of having more time than usual. I wrote a similar post on this … Continue reading How to Deal With Quarantine Boredom
How to Get a Summer Internship in the Time of COVID-19
If you clicked on this post, you’re probably a high school student or college student, or perhaps you’re a recent graduate. You’ve probably realized recently, like everybody else, that the world is in a state of disarray due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With closings and reopenings and the number of cases still growing, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But wait, you may be thinking. I … Continue reading How to Get a Summer Internship in the Time of COVID-19
The Power of Gratitude
We’re always on the lookout for people, places and things that will make us happy. If only I got my dream job, I’d be happy. If only I met the love of my life, I’d be happy. If only I got that sports car I’ve always wanted, I’ll be happy. Sure, these things may provide a temporary burst of happiness, but in time, they will … Continue reading The Power of Gratitude
It’s Mental Health Awareness Month
It’s the lovely month of May. If you live in the northern hemisphere (like I do), days are getting warmer, and there is a promise of the coming summer in the air. Though this month is quickly drawing to a close, I wanted to point out one thing you may not know about the month of May: it’s Mental Health Awareness Month. According to Psychology … Continue reading It’s Mental Health Awareness Month
Lessons from First-Time International Travel
I gave my parents one last hug goodbye before I went through the security line. They watched me as I moved up, until I was through security and into the airport. Within a matter of hours, my plane took off. The plane ride was long, but it was worth it, because once that plane landed, I was able to set foot into a new place. … Continue reading Lessons from First-Time International Travel
Moving On After Trauma
For me, it began when I couldn’t stop worrying, and it ended in a breakup. In between, there were sleepless nights, lots of crying spells, and depression so severe that I didn’t want to get out of bed. Trauma looks different for everyone. For me, it happened slowly, when my mental health symptoms became so severe that I lost my ability to function, when I … Continue reading Moving On After Trauma
How to Deal With Quarantine Anxiety
We’re in the middle of a global pandemic. As you might’ve heard, COVID-19 is spreading rapidly across the globe, infecting millions. It’s thrown us all into a time of uncertainty. No one is sure how long this pandemic will last, and there are no easy answers right now when it comes to a vaccine or treatment. If you’re prone to anxiety, this is probably a … Continue reading How to Deal With Quarantine Anxiety
How to Get Over an Ex
In the beginning, it’s amazing. Your new significant other seems to be all you need. You crave spending every second possible with them, and they enjoy it, too. Maybe this is the one, you think to yourself. And then — it all comes to a halt. What happened? You wonder. Where did it all go wrong? Regardless of who ended the relationship, the end of … Continue reading How to Get Over an Ex
The Importance of Self-Love
As you sit here and read this blog post, ask yourself a question: “Do I love myself?” If the answer is yes, that’s great. If the answer is no, that’s okay, too! Maybe you’ve been told previously that it’s selfish to love yourself, that it’s selfish to place your own needs above someone else’s. It can be especially hard to prioritize yourself if you’re a … Continue reading The Importance of Self-Love
Spinning
The first thing I notice is the July heat. It’s sweltering outside. I’m a little drowsy from the warmth, but there is excitement pumping through me, keeping me alert. Today is a special day — an unusual day — because my eight-year-old self is at a theme park, a treat I get to experience about once a year. People file past me, each one different … Continue reading Spinning
What Not to do at Nineteen 