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Have you ever come across that person who is always complaining, gossiping, or making negative comments? Before identifying him or her, it can be very difficult to stay away from responding with negativity. Negative people like negative company. Constantly dealing with people who bring negativity into your life or who never fail to bring you […]
Social media minions, if you haven’t done so yet, take a second to update your Snapchat. Snapchat has become a legendary app. It encompasses everything involving sharing bits and pieces of your day with your friends and followers. Organizations have partnered with Snapchat to promote their events through a live feed, and this platform has […]
What makes slam poetry so different? It’s an open diary. It’s no secret slam poetry leaves your skin goose bumped and your jaw dropped, at least a bit. Hearing passionate meaningful words leaves your mind with overwhelming memories, questions, and thoughts. Slam poetry originated forty years ago but has just risen in popularity. Poetry is […]
For many of us, public speaking had us quivering in the back of the classroom crossing fingers not to be called on. Speaking in front of a large crowd can definitely be intimidating, especially if it’s not your forte. However, hopefully remembering a few of these tips can help you master this skill in a […]
Start thinking positive Try out a new hobby Write a book Make a promise or follow through with a promise Start eating healthier Create a bucket list Go after your soulmate Quit smoking Forgive somebody Start a business Learn a new language Start exercising Engage in adrenaline-pumping activities Learn about other cultures/religions/traditions Embrace your flaws […]
Let’s be honest, how many times have we claimed forgiveness on someone but still hold small, bitter grudges? “Forgive and forget” - a phrase coined many years ago that means to, well, forgive and forget whatever dishonorable thing a particular person has said or done to you in order to continue the relationship you’ve always […]
Late night cravings are possibly the worst of temptations and probably of the unhealthiest. Fighting them off is a very difficult thing, as many of us have experienced. But how do you resist that bag of Doritos while watching your favorite TV show or finishing that essay? Here are a few tips to help keep […]
Call it whatever you’d like: a talent, pastime, or your favorite leisure activity, but hobbies are something we all have. Has anyone ever told you, “that sounds more like a hobby than a career!”? I have. In fact, I turned down admission to the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City because all of […]
Today you and I both made a decision. Thus far, today’s decisions have included my choosing to ignore my first alarm clock and wait for the next preset one three minutes later, running a red light while squealing in bliss guilt, and noteworthy progress in my decision to study abroad in Budapest. We are all […]
The New Year is about resolution, new beginnings, and fresh starts. However, many times, our wish to take on these new goals and challenges are paused by last year’s mistakes. Forget last year - it is long gone. The only things left of it are what lie in our memories. Okay, and maybe all of […]
Fruits are all gems. They’re filling, nutritious, and low in fat. Most of the time, they tend to be overlooked and sometimes, the popularity of chia seeds and kale has shifted the spotlight. However, there are many benefits in certain fruits that perhaps you were not aware of. Hopefully, by the end of this article, […]
Road trips may make some people roll their eyes, but there are actually so many wonderful things about it: traveling, decision-making, character building, relationship building, and the list goes on! Here are some of the reasons you just may want to start planning a college road trip: Time is of the Essence We seem to […]
Here we are, slowly creeping into mid-December and that only means one thing: finals week. Sleep is probably the first or last thing on your mind right now. If sleep is not one of your priorities, hopefully by the end of this article it’ll move up a level or two in importance. The Facts Today, […]
1. Holidays The obvious: it’s holiday season. You may celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah or just plain old New Year’s Eve. December means shopping. It means pigging out on all year-round-forbidden foods. And it means seeing family and friends and reconnecting with those who you have maybe lost touch with throughout the entire year. I see […]
There are many things to be thankful for when the Thanksgiving pieces have fragmented into a “disastrous holiday.” This very American, very well planned, very much awaited for holiday may not be the picturesque family-filled weekend. The Away-From-Home Blues Not everyone gets the marvelous chance of traveling home for Thanksgiving as intercontinental trips can result […]
When it comes to veganism and/or vegetarianism, there are endless misconceptions that people have toward those who adopt this diet and more often than not, they’re unfortunately negative ones. I know that I have experienced that classic deep sigh or eye roll when people find out I am a vegetarian, and I many times don’t […]
