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3 super easy, healthy, and balanced breakfast ideas
As a kid, I wasn’t a huge breakfast person. I thought it was boring and bland because growing up, I was a picky eater and only exposed myself to standard American-advertisement staples like cereals, basic toast with jelly and butter, and Pop Tarts. But in my teenage years, I grew an interest in eating healthier…
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How to make big projects more manageable
With finals coming up, a lot of us are feeling the pressure of heavy assignments weighing on our backs. However, projects don’t have to be completed under excessive stress or strain. Keep reading to learn how to break up large projects into more manageable pieces. Part of the reason why big projects can feel so…
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How to find your personal values
“Heart Hands” by Skinned Mink is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.” Who are you? What do you stand for? These are not easy questions to answer, but you can get closer to finding the answers by discovering your personal values. Finding your values is crucial to finding fulfillment because it gives you a sense of direction in life. …
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7 morning habits for mental clarity and focus
“coffee steam 1” by waferboard is licensed under CC BY 2.0. Want to learn how to spend your morning in such a way that improves your productivity, focus, and mood throughout the day? In this blog post, I offer seven morning habits you can cultivate to help yourself do just that. Try the habits that you think would…
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What is self-care? + 5 ideas for self-care
“‘ But in every breath …. you blow away …. your self claim the ecstasy of love … will soon arrive. ‘ – RUMI” by Nick Kenrick.. is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
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5 fun and productive activities to do over winter break
For many of us, the semester has come to an end, and it’s finally winter break! To celebrate your hard work over the semester and decompress after the stress of finals week, here are five fun and productive ways to spend your winter break. Since you may have friends who go to different schools or…
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5 simple things to be grateful for this Thanksgiving
Since today is Thanksgiving, I thought I’d share a few parts of life we can reflect on and express appreciation for. The saying “health is wealth” is 100% spot-on. Our abilities to move our bodies, nourish ourselves with good food, and develop a positive mindset are foundations that help us navigate life. Be grateful for…
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How to deal with waning motivation in the fall and winter
As the air gets chillier and the days get shorter, it’s normal to not feel your best. I mean, who could blame you? Little sunlight, heavy homework assignments, and, potentially, a lack of social time are a mixed recipe for a languishing feeling of blah. While it is important to acknowledge this feeling, you shouldn’t…
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Why you should vote
With Election Day (Nov. 8) being right around the corner, I want to urge everyone who is eligible to vote to cast their ballot. Voting is essential because elected candidates make decisions that affect our everyday lives in multiple facets of life — everything from the safety and quality of our roads, schools, and working…
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The benefits I’ve gained from journaling
“Journals for writing” by avrdreamer is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.
Reflect and Nourish 