“That Girl” and “It Diets”: Eliminating fads and prioritizing wellness in 2022

That Girl and It Diets Eliminating fads and prioritizing wellness

[ad_1] If you’re on TikTok, you’ve heard of the “that girl” idea. “This girl” is the modern-day it girl: drinks green juice, goes soulcycling, eats like Emily Mariko, wears OnCloud sneakers and Aritzia tracksuits. In fact, the “that girl” aesthetic isn’t necessarily detrimental; it’s about making the most of your day, staying organized, and doing … Read more

50 inspirational quotes that will make your day

50 inspirational quotes that will make your day

[ad_1] When school is too overwhelming, your home life is stressful, and nothing seems to be going the way it should, maintaining a positive headspace seems next to impossible. But hearing the advice and wisdom of others can be more helpful and impactful than you first think. These quotes are there for you when you … Read more

5 tips to break the cycle of toxic productivity

5 tips to break the cycle of toxic productivity

[ad_1] Even if your eyes are tired from staring at your computer screen for hours, the urge to keep working overwhelms you. Hundreds of negative thoughts run through your mind. I’m not doing anything. Not everything I do is good enough. I have to work harder, be better. If I want to succeed and be … Read more

What it means to be mentally literate today

What it means to be mentally literate today

[ad_1] Phrases such as “I’m so depressed” and “I had a panic attack thinking about it” are the ones that are often thrown around in schools as chatter. Teenagers around the world are plagued by these words as they struggle with what is expected of them academically and socially. After a global pandemic and rising … Read more

The Science Behind Sleep Positions: What Do They Mean?

The Science Behind Sleep Positions What Do They Mean

[ad_1] Sleep plays a vital role in various physiological processes that serve to re-energize cells in the body, clear waste from the brain, support learning and memory, and more. Although sleeping positions are indeed a matter of preference, they play an intrinsic role in our quality of sleep and therefore have a wide range of … Read more

Mouthwatering Healthy Dessert Recipes You Must Try

Mouthwatering Healthy Dessert Recipes You Must Try

[ad_1] I’m the kind of person who to have to have dessert after dinner. No matter how full I am or how many treats I’ve had in the day, there’s not a moment when I don’t craving for dessert. Making homemade, healthy desserts not only satisfies my cravings, but the ingredients used in the healthy … Read more

Beauty: in all its glory and pain

Beauty in all its glory and pain

[ad_1] Trigger warning: talking about self-image If someone asked me, “How beautiful are you?”, I would say that I was, at best, medium. I’m not saying this out of modesty, but rather because i feel like this. Beauty, although I hate to admit it, means a lot to me because, growing up, I quickly understood … Read more

A guide to having the best self-care week

A guide to having the best self care week

[ad_1] By definition, self-care is “the practice of taking steps to maintain and improve one’s own health.” It’s not just about what you eat or how much you train daily. It can be anything that brings you a few moments of peace and serenity. In a world full of unhappiness and turmoil, we can forget … Read more

Menstrual Stigma: Problems and Solutions

Menstrual Stigma Problems and Solutions

[ad_1] Periods are natural and normal. These are not once-in-a-lifetime events. So why are they treated as an anomaly? Why is this something to be embarrassed about, something to be kept secret and hidden? This is the result of what is known as “period stigma.” But what is period stigma and why is it harmful? … Read more