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When You Don’t Feel Like Yourself
I haven’t felt like myself lately. I used to always be there for everyone around me with a pep talk for every situation. I listened to people’s problems, authentically gave them an ear, and told them that it was okay to not be okay — but that they were great and deserved great things. I… Read more
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Celebrate Biden’s Win, But We Still Have Work to Do
I went to sleep on election night 2016 confident that I would wake up to our country’s first female president, and I awoke the next morning and felt ice in my stomach. Many of my friends said that they cried during election night and the morning after. I didn’t cry, I just felt numb and… Read more
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How to Eat Ethically When You’re Recovering from an Eating Disorder
Your first priority in eating while recovering from an eating disorder is to feed yourself and work on the mental health aspects of your recovery. But as you get further into recovery you may want to start investigating more sustainable and ethical food choices. Read more
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Young Environmentalists Are the Key to Addressing Climate Change
By the end of this blog, I want you to share it with at least one eligible student who you thought of while reading! Teen environmentalists have been making waves in recent years. Greta Thunberg, a 17-year-old Swedish environmentalist, address the UN Climate Change Conference in 2018 and inspired student climate strikes across the globe.… Read more
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The Dos & Don’ts of Online Clothing Shopping: How to Avoid Returns & Scams
In the time of COVID, lots more people are shopping online for their needs rather than going to a store, and even if you do shop in person, there are limits to the availability of fitting rooms and returns might be impossible. If you’re staying inside but still find yourself in need of new clothes,… Read more
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When Art is Your Love Language
When I’m so happy and satisfied and moved and full of love about something or someone, I make art about it. I write poetry or love letters. I paint. I create little cartoon portraits on internet apps. As children and still as adults, long afternoons and evenings were spent with my brother and sister, reaching… Read more
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Doing the Work
You may have noticed a distinct lack of blog posts around here for the last few weeks! I took June off to rest for my mental health and I’m looking forward to getting back to a regular writing schedule. It’s been hard to know what to say lately. I support the Black Lives Matter movement… Read more
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The Number One Way to Simplify Your Life
Is it touching everything you own and asking yourself if it sparks joy? Is it decluttering one area at a time and putting things where they go right away so you never end up with a living, breathing, “Keep” pile? Is it limiting yourself to only one hundred belongings that you can fit into a… Read more
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