Food is a big part of our culture. We use it to socialize, maintain traditions, blog about it on the internet, and – you know – survive. It’s a huge part of who we are, but does it define us or determine morality?
Consider this familiar dialogue:
“Vegetables are GOOD.”
“Dessert is BAD.”
“I was… Read more
Now that Thanksgiving has ended, it is time to get ready for the last stretch of the semester: finals week. Finals can be exhausting and overwhelming, but with the right methods, students can feel more prepared and confident before they head home for the holidays.
Here are 5 tips to rock finals week:
Tip #1: Make a study… Read more The holidays are here! Large gatherings, good food, football, and a side of family drama. Big meals are exciting, delicious, and also can feel overwhelming.
While feeling stuffed is a normal post-Thanksgiving dinner experience and totally allowed, you may decide this year that you want to avoid the food coma and bloating. (Either way – it’s totally up to you; there’s no right or wrong way to do Thanksgiving.)
If you want to… Read more
You are enough. You know how to persevere through challenging times. You are strong. You were brave and courageous to go to college. You have what it takes to be successful.
How’d it feel to hear all that? While it may sound ridiculously cheesy, what you tell yourself (and each other) MATTERS.
An affirmation is a declaration that asserts something as true. In other words, an affirmation is a statement that gives you emotional support, confidence, and encouragement, based… Read more
For many, exercise feels like punishment – something you do because “it’s healthy” or worse – something you feel like you have to do to burn off whatever you ate.
That sounds miserable. Well, today is your lucky day because you no longer have to feel that way!
Joyful movement is a way of moving your body that emphasizes pleasure. Moving your body regularly has… Read more
Next time you’re having a negative body image day, try carving out time for fashion. Finding clothes you feel confident in can get your day started off on the right foot. And, finding a new ‘fit’ doesn’t have to break the bank.
Here are some ways you can have a closet full of clothes that can boost your body confidence (while also loving the planet).
Finding an outfit shouldn’t feel like a chore; it should feel… Read more