Today, I realized I have a reputation for doing everything and just magically juggling it. I was talking with a classmate about some grades, and in our class, the majority of people did not get a passing grade in the first exam — I was one of three As. While we talked on the way … Continue reading Priorities & Pruning
Life is stressful, and one of the first places it pops up in our body is our back and shoulders. Workers sitting at desks, students carrying backpacks, moms and dads carrying littles, and it's no wonder so many people complain about back pain. While it would be wonderful to just get a bunch of massages … Continue reading Shoulder Saver — Muscle Tension Cream
Focusing can be hard. We are constantly bombarded with background noise vying for our attention, with phones going off, flashing lights and signs, and a thousand other things. I don't think I ever realized just how easy it is to miss things because of it until I started going on dates. For years by that … Continue reading Focus On Friendships
Most of the modern world's daily activities seem to revolve around multitasking. We order a coffee while checking Facebook, study some slideshows while watching Netflix, see what the top trends are on Twitter when we're supposed to be talking with the friend sitting right in front of us... but is this all without a cost, … Continue reading Multitasking: The Good, The Bad, & What You Can Do About It
All over the internet, fitness tips and methods are plastered across ads and newsfeeds in an attempt to convince us that there are shortcuts to keep our bodies healthy. From "yoga that's as good as sleep!" to "Cut belly fat with this one trick!" the media have figured out that we all want to keep our … Continue reading Making the Most of it: Exercise
Hey all! It's that time of year again: Girl Scout Cookies. Which is awesome, unless you're off wheat... like me. I allowed myself a single Thin Mint to celebrate the season (I know, I'm such a wild child), but it just left me wanting more. So, I began experimenting with my morning coffee to see … Continue reading Thin Mint Coffee
If you have been around the wellness sector of the internet, from websites like Greatist to the health tab of Pinterest, you have probably heard of peppermint helping with motivation and focus — but does it really help all that much? Unlike many internet wellness tips, this one has science to back it up. In … Continue reading Peppermint, A Friend of Focus (& A Kick To Your Coffee or Cocoa)
Finally back to sunshine weather here! There is nothing that can compare with finally feeling warm sun on my face after a long winter, rolling my windows down for the drive home instead of huddling… Source: Sunshine & Sarcasm: It’s All About Balance
Finally back to sunshine weather here! There is nothing that can compare with finally feeling warm sun on my face after a long winter, rolling my windows down for the drive home instead of huddling in a coat to avoid the bitter cold. It's one of the little joys in life that helps me stay … Continue reading Sunshine & Sarcasm: It’s All About Balance
I get it. You studied your butt off and didn't get the grade, worked all weekend but didn't get the promotion, or some life stuff has just got you down. I'm even there now. Health problems leading to dietary changes, grades that are not what I had hoped for, and just generally wearing a bit … Continue reading When You Want to Opt Out of Optimism
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