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...]
The Best Of #Freshman Advice
Get Away from Anxiety and Stress
If there’s one thing that is most helpful when you’re having an anxiety attack or even just feel the anxiety building up inside of you, it’s the knowledge that there is always an escape. Having somewhere to go when you really need to get away from all of the things that bring up those bad feelings of stress and anxiety is extremely important and can save you from losing … [Read more...]
Jealousy Isn’t The Answer
Everyone feels jealous of others sometimes and with social media it can seem more difficult to ignore other people's success. One of the turnoffs to some social media sites is that they are mostly used as a venue for people to brag about themselves, which can get annoying especially if you feel like your life doesn't measure up. People constantly posting pictures from their … [Read more...]
Popularity Isn’t Everything
Movies and TV often make it seem as if being popular should be a top priority for teenagers. They give the impression that popularity is the answer to everyone's problems when that's not the case at all. Here are just a few reasons why aiming to be popular isn't a good use of your time and energy: Middle school and high school don't last forever. Don't spend time … [Read more...]
How To Sit With Someone New At Lunch
Whether you feel tension trying to fit in with the cool clique, in a fight with your current group of friends, or just want to spice things up: it can be great to sit with a new group of people at lunch. Why, you ask? Who doesn't like to make a few new friends, instantly? Even if he isn't on XYZ varsity sports team or she's not wearing XYZ brand jeans, you never know what … [Read more...]
Distraction is the Name of the Game
Night time is when my anxiety attacks seem to peak. My brain is just sitting and thinking about anything and everything in the world, especially things that I am able to avoid thinking about throughout my day. These thoughts are usually the worst case scenario and the hyperbolic worries that are really emotionally damaging. “What if?”. When these two words come up, I know that … [Read more...]
College Mental Health: Which Campuses Have the Best Resources?
Starting college is a time of immense freedom for many, and immense fear for many others. Each year, freshman leave home to a new setting, new friends, new pressures and workload, and new stresses. As a high school senior or college student, it is wise to research and prepare for being successful in college and ensuring mental health resources are a part of that plan. Across … [Read more...]
Yesterday’s story for Today
There are just so many memories so vivid, that they appear to have happened only yesterday Not much is needed to stop someone dead in their tracks from a painful past. Even without wanting it to, sometimes yesterday catches up to today. I see a boy with the sweetest heart turn cold Teased, insulted and hurt from all that he was told. To the point that his check muscles … [Read more...]
Twitter Heroes (part 1) Eduardo Solis @EndBullyinNow: A 14-Year-Old Champion Tweeting Against Bullying
"Making yourself happy is most important. Never be ashamed of what you feel"- Demi Lovato Eduardo Solis has generated a following of almost 25,000 fans on Twitter as he tweets to empower those who are being bullied as he once had. His uplifting tweets have generated positive responses throughout the twittersphere, such as these: "isha collins @JustASweetGurl: i love … [Read more...]
What’s the Difference Between Shyness and Social Phobia?
Everyone experience some shyness or discomfort at some point in his or her lives. This can come from new situations or going to a party and not know anyone. A person who is shy would feel awkward around people; yet anxiously want to socialize with others. Eventually the shy person would become comfortable after doing the uncomfortable thing. Just to be clear there is no … [Read more...]
Chillaxing
Alarm goes off at 7am and after one desired snooze hit I get up and start moving with my day. It begins with brushing my teeth, then whistling in the shower, making breakfast, running to catch the 21 bus towards downtown, then looking at my planner making reminders of the numerous things that need to get done today. The rest of the day usually doesn’t look very different … [Read more...]
Strong Teacher-Child Relationship Decreases Misconduct in Teen Boys
Therapist Brooklyn Bureau, GOODTHERAPY.ORG, June 12, 2012 Conduct and behavioral issues are not uncommon during adolescence. Teens experience a phase of experimentation and try to test their boundaries during adolescence. New influences, new friends, and new school environments also impact the nature of a teen’s behavior during these significant developmental years. Many teens … [Read more...]