Melancholy Movies Gave Me Comfort When All Felt Lost
Movies can do many wondrous things. Vividly melancholy movies achieve that special thing that films do so well: make viewers feel less alone.
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Teenage Kicks: How YA Books Ease Stress and Shape the Future
YA books can often go unnoticed because they’re aimed at teens, but these are the stories that are shaping future generations in years to come.
How a 10 Minute Meditation Practice Helped Me Direct My Life
Daily meditation allows time to pause, slow down, and find clarity. One positive, healthy habit opens the door for other good habits to form.
Intentional Living Is More than a Temporary Trend
Living intentionally encourages us to connect to ourselves and learn more about who we are at our roots. Are you curating a life with intention?
College Student Burnout: How to Cope in a Semester of COVID
How do you avoid college student burnout, especially in a pandemic? Stress may be unavoidable, but burnout can be prevented with these tips.
The Important Mental Health Lessons I Learned from My Dog During Lockdown
I never expected my dog to be such a lifeline during the chaos of 2020 — or that he would teach me some really important lessons about my mental health.
How Makeup Helped Me Fight Quarantine Procrastination
By “losing my time” doing my makeup, I was somehow bringing my life back to normal.
Don’t Let That S.A.D. Get You Down
Seasonal affective disorder can come creeping in and loosen the grip you’ve had on keeping it all together. Managing the big factors that can contribute to seasonal affective disorder can help make a hard time a little bit easier.
Black Woman Living: Navigating An Uncaring World
The Black Woman’s Lament™ is a song that’s been wailed from the fringes of society for generations. Luckily, my community saves me every single day.
Death to Positive Vibes
No one will be happy all of the time. Finding the things that make you happy can help to ensure you experience some joy in your life. You deserve, boo.