Part of me — the part that aspired to be the Perfect Sophomore, the Perfect Junior, the Perfect Senior — wants to spend the summer working toward becoming the Perfect College Freshman or the Perfect Adult. But she does not exist... Read on
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With advertisers and social media advocating for that so-called "summer body," sometimes we teens get insecure with the way we look. I have found conditioning is a way to naturally get fit. Read on
This was not a suicide attempt. This was the precursor. This was the consideration. I should’ve called a helpline. Or texted. Or called my psychiatrist. I should’ve done something to help me recover. Read on
While mental illness is the result of many biological and environmental factors, there are tools we can use to build positivity and stress resilience. Here are some tips from students who have been there. Read on
As a child, I was always bullied for my size, the way I spoke, the hearing aids I wore, my interests and occasionally my skin color. Once I began to combat the bullying — witty comebacks or removing myself from the negative environment — it ceased to occur. Read on
After reading “The Power of Now” I could say, “Relax, don’t take life overly serious." It immediately increased my confidence. It was an overnight magical process. Read on
