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7 Tips for Meditation (Nichole)
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7 Tips for Meditation (Nichole)

Meditation is a valuable tool that can ease stress and boost positivity, but it isn’t so easy. Here are some tips for those who struggle with their practice or are just beginning.

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The power of saying ‘NO’! (Nusrat)
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The power of saying ‘NO’! (Nusrat)

It has been often seen humans are hesitant to say a ‘no’ out of kind gesture or politeness and that’s where they get into the trap. Saying no can be a powerful tool for setting boundaries and taking control of your life. Setting limits and reclaiming your life might begin with a simple "no." 

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4 Habits to Help Push Through Your Mental Lows (Amanda)
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4 Habits to Help Push Through Your Mental Lows (Amanda)

Whether your mental lows are from depression, depressive episodes, related mental illnesses, or situational sorrows, your feelings are valid and it is 100% understandable that you can’t perform at your best. Take it easy on yourself, and know that there are going to be more ups and downs as life goes on. It’s okay not to be okay.

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Journaling & Crafting Your Thoughts (Natalia)
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Journaling & Crafting Your Thoughts (Natalia)

Journaling was able to improve my mental health especially because it was difficult for me to openly talk about what I was going through, and I knew how to identify my emotions throughout the day.

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Mindfulness: Beyond an Activity (Brooke)
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Mindfulness: Beyond an Activity (Brooke)

It is ingrained in us since birth that we must be charitable — that in order to be a “good person,” we must sacrifice our needs for the needs of others. By no means is this wrong, but it neglects the second part of the lesson: When will we talk about, as Maya Angelou put it, the hand for “helping yourself?”

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Spring Bloom (Kim)
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Spring Bloom (Kim)

There's something about the renewal of Spring which brings hope to so many who are emerging from the dark winter months. Like flowers, we struggle through the darkness to find that light, to push through to the surface to bloom. We soak in the sun.

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What is "Emotional Capacity" (Ciera)
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What is "Emotional Capacity" (Ciera)

So, what do people mean by the term ‘emotional capacity’? What does it mean within the context of us (our emotional capacity) as well as within the context of others (their emotional capacity, or the emotional capacity that we have for others)?

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3 Unconventional Hobbies to Improve Your Mental Health (Amanda)
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3 Unconventional Hobbies to Improve Your Mental Health (Amanda)

Unconventional hobbies give you new ideas to explore, new conversations with friends, and even new friendships to be made, if you are interested in that! There are hundreds (limitless!) hobbies to choose from. Below are just three I’ve thought of for our friends at Letters Against Depression and beyond. 

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My Application Letter (Sanaa)
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My Application Letter (Sanaa)

Recently, I wrote an application letter regarding my passion for entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship is an outlet that positively impacts my mental health, and I wanted to share my current road to learning more about different roles within this field with an application letter I wrote for a summer entrepreneurship program: 

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Focusing on the People Who Matter (Anh-Thu)
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Focusing on the People Who Matter (Anh-Thu)

If there’s anything I want people to take away, it’s that what people say about you is often more a reflection of them than you. People themselves are insecure and love to project those on others. The people who you should listen to are the people who will give constructive criticism to help you and lift you up whenever you need it.

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I Mean, If It Works . . . (Luci)
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I Mean, If It Works . . . (Luci)

When I’m too depressed to function, I treat myself kind of like a Sim. If you don't know anything about The Sims, Sims are . . . well, they aren't exactly good at doing what you want them to do. 

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5 Ways to Upgrade Your Morning Routine (Sean)
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5 Ways to Upgrade Your Morning Routine (Sean)

Starting the day with a focus on self-care and personal growth can also boost confidence and promote a more positive outlook on life. By taking the time to prioritize mental health and well-being in the morning, individuals can set themselves up for a more productive and fulfilling day. Here are five ways to upgrade your morning routine!

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5 Things to Do By Yourself on Valentine’s Day (Elizabeth)
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5 Things to Do By Yourself on Valentine’s Day (Elizabeth)

Valentine’s Day is coming up, and for those of us who don’t have someone special to spend the day with, this means a day filled with potential feelings of loneliness and isolation. If you’re looking for some fun ways to spend your day, you might find some ideas in this article!

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