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I don’t know about you, but I hate dieting. Whenever people tell me they’re going on a diet I cringe. Diets are so overrated. Every single one boasts about how they’re going to help you lose weight in a short amount of time. Here’s the thing though – is this magical weight loss program actually sustainable? Do people really think they can get rid of an entire food group like carbs for the rest of their life? If so,… Read more

Does anyone else ever hear the word diet and slightly cringe at the thought? I think it’s probably safe to say that most of us do, simply because the word diet is often associated with restriction and hangry. However, there’s another side to the word diet that doesn’t automatically come with a negative connotation.

What if I told you that diet simply means the foods and drinks that you normally eat on the daily? Doesn’t sound too intimidating, right? Which… Read more

Social media is a great platform to connect with family, friends, and peers. And then there’s the downside – the comparison game. It’s easy to lose that sense of connectedness with others in a sea of influencers pushing products and companies using direct advertising to make money. Yet this is the environment we live in. I think it’s time for a change – in the name of mental health.

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24 hours is all we get, and it never feels like enough. Are you constantly running late, can never find anything you’re looking for, or always doing assignments last minute? Then this blog is for you.

First, make a list of all of the critical things you need to do weekly – laundry, cook, be physically active, call your mom, etc. Next, list the critical things to get done each day of the week – get to work or class… Read more

Ok, it’s week 4 and I’m already stressed out. Who’s with me? Exams, work, social gatherings, and your roommate who leaves dirty dishes in the sink for weeks on end. So many responsibilities and so many things to keep track of.

I’ve got one word for you – OVERWHELMED!?

Stress, when you perceive it to be within your coping abilities, can empower and motivate you to perform your best and get things done. However, when you perceive things as being beyond… Read more

Class. Work. Homework. Assigned readings. Studying for that one exam next week. And also for that other exam the next day. Office hours and supplemental instruction. Coffee. Making food. Eating food. Physical activity. Friends. Family. Significant others. Pets. Happy hour. Internships. Volunteer work. Club meetings. Hobbies. Netflix. Laundry. Other house chores and random errands.

And then at the very end of your long list of things to do…sleep.

I get it. It happens to me, too. You’re exhausted and just want… Read more