I like living!
[ad_1] Last spring I was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. ADHD. The image that comes to everyone’s mind is of an elementary school kid, bouncing off the walls during class and never shutting up. I was that. Throughout elementary and high school, and at least half of high school, I really struggled. Not with … Read more
[ad_1] As someone who has struggled with acne for years, browsing social media can be daunting as acne and skin issues are commonly filtered online. You also feel envious of people with perfect, flawless, airbrushed, glowing skin. Years later, although I don’t often get breakouts and now that my skin has no more pimples, the … Read more
[ad_1] There are a million tabs open, all waiting for your input. Dotted Excel sheets reminding you of deadlines and Google Docs with only the copy-paste prompt staring at you. And, wait, the FAFSA form that was released two weeks ago! Yes, I know exactly how you feel. I was in your shoes less than … Read more
[ad_1] Around 10:00 p.m., I say good night to my mother, my father and my sister, giving them each a kiss on the cheek. For the next ten minutes, I floss, brush my teeth, and wash my face before getting under the sheets and duvet on my bed. After positioning my soft, plump pillow perfectly … Read more
[ad_1] How satisfied are you with your life right now? How often do you find yourself proud of yourself? If you’re not, ask yourself why. Life is not a bed full of roses and even if it were, the sharp thorns will still be there to prick your skin. Most of us often forget that … Read more
[ad_1] In a world of kindness and humor, there is also a world of pain and sadness. These emotions come and go like waves, and it can be exhausting having to go between the two extremes all the time. Especially if your intention is purely for the purpose of other people’s needs and emotions. Having … Read more
[ad_1] From an early age, I was acutely aware of the differences between my appearance and the appearances of those around me. In second grade, I noticed that my arms were the hairiest of all my classmates. In fourth grade, I realized that my nose was not small or button-shaped like the noses of others … Read more
[ad_1] Before I begin, I would like to ask you to make sure that you know where your crystals and gemstones come from. The industry tends to be quite inhumane, so be sure to support suppliers of ethically mined gemstones. Everyone knows that crystals and gemstones are beautiful, they can brighten up a room and … Read more
[ad_1] After a long and exhausting day or week, we all want to treat ourselves to a night of self-care, where we stay in the present and have fun. But sometimes it’s hard to stop worrying about schoolwork due next week or a sports tournament you’re preparing for. Sometimes the best gift we can give … Read more
[ad_1] Just when you’re about to close your eyes after an exhausting day, dozens of stressful thoughts bombard your mind. Suddenly you find yourself thinking about an upcoming math test and a difficult history project. Many teenagers, myself included, sometimes have trouble falling asleep because the noise of our stress is too loud to ignore. … Read more