Scrolling may seem like the perfect downtime activity, but research shows that a high level of screen time is associated with increased symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.
Plus, this favorite American past-time makes us feel lousy about ourselves. Prolonged exposure to social media can lead to comparison, decreased self-esteem, and mental fatigue.
With all of the constant notifications,… Read more
I remember sitting at my desk in my apartment, staring at the paper I had just written, silently tearing myself apart because it didn’t turn out the way I wanted. It wasn’t the first time I felt like I wasn’t doing enough, and it definitely wouldn’t be the last. But something changed when I started working on a new project centered around self-compassion…
Sure, I’d heard of self-compassion before—I knew it had something to do with… Read more
We made it to finals! And crud, it’s time for finals. Here are a few strategies that can help you finish strong. Summer is just around the corner. Stay strong fellow Lumberjacks.
1. Stay FocusedIt’s easy to get bored when you’re studying and tempting to want to pick up your phone instead. In the home stretch of the semester, consider strategies that help you lock in.
One strategy that works for some people… Read more
Finally, the days are getting longer and the sun is shining brighter! Summer is on the way and there is a lot to be excited about like maybe an upcoming vacation, warmer weather, or just a break from school.
But summer may not be as exciting for all of us, especially those with body image concerns. Diet culture is always trying to suck the life out of us by constant messaging that our bodies are not… Read more
This week we’re exploring how to live a life free from guilt and shame with our “It’s Okay To” series. Here’s part 1 if you missed it. Let’s dive into our second list of reassurances that can help you get your day started on the right foot.
Differences can be applied to so many things such as our looks, personality, values, and culture.
Being different is what makes you… Read more
More and more in today’s society we are being told what we should and shouldn’t do, be, or eat. This is more prevalent now with social media and the labels regarding what is “good,” “bad,” “healthy,” “unhealthy,” “beautiful,” and “not beautiful.”
These labels can cause some harm. As more and more of these labels are being used it begins to define who we are and control us.
It is hard to break away from these… Read more