You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. You make me happy when skies are grey. You’ll never know dear, how much I love you. Please don’t take my sunshine away. - Jimmie Davis When we think of sunshine we typically tend to think of warmth, comfort, light, and joy; things that bring us happiness. In this classic song, Davis suggest that whoever this person is, is so full of … [Read more...]
AiT Exclusive Interview: Anxiety, Sex Ed and RealTalk with MyHealthEd Co-Founder Cristina Leos
More than any other time, the teenage years are confusing times. This couldn't ring truer when it comes to sexual education: anxiety about pregnancy, STDs, and body changes abound! Fear not- RealTalk is here to help you with all of your innermost questions and concerns. Best of all, the content is youth-led! Join us for an AiT Exclusive interview with MyHealthEd's Co-Founder, … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Actually Love Yourself In the Next 24 Hours
Taking time to appreciate yourself requires just that: time. Tomorrow morning, make an intention to do the next five items intentionally as you spend a few extra seconds or minutes on appreciating yourself. These small steps can make a difference that will last at least the rest of the day! Take 3 minutes to meditate in bed this morning. Be still and accept what is. Try to … [Read more...]
Top Choices for Teen Self Help Easy Reads
Throughout high school and as I entered college, I found some really good books that were both super helpful as well as quick reads. Here are my top choices for teen self help books that are easy reads: ..for Self-Love: The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown My therapist gave me this book last year, and it changed my perspective on self-respect. I was able to … [Read more...]
Love Your Body, Like A Tree
Teens these days, particularly girls, can get so extremely caught up with their own body image. The pain can be excruciating sometimes as you compare yourself to others (whether real life or from photo-shopped magazine covers and websites) and wish you could change this, this or that. But -- now here's something totally revolutionary-- have you ever considered changing your … [Read more...]
How to Be Happy According to Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn: a timeless beauty, she was a beloved film and fashion icon of the 1950's and 1960's. She has been described as one of the greatest female legends in American cinema, is noted in the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame, and many books have been written about her, such as "How to Be Lovely: The Audrey Hepburn Way of Life." So, what was this lovely … [Read more...]
Why You’re Single
Feel like everyone has a boyfriend/girlfriend over the summer? Can't understand why you're single, and getting so frustrated by all the reasons for why you could be? Well, you shouldn't be. You're single because you're single. Amanda Crute said it best in Why You're Single: You’re single because you’re single. It’s not because you texted too much or too little or waited 33 … [Read more...]