The Unhealthy Phenomenon of Catastrophizing (And How to Deescalate Your Anxieties)
We all tend to fall into the habit of imagining the worst possible outcomes, but what if we imagined the best possible outcomes?
Lucy Stowe (BU)
Lucy Stowe (BU)
Lucy is a junior studying Psychology at Boston University. She lives in San Diego but prefers Boston. She has one cat but she would really like a large dog. You can find her lounging on the Esplanade, binge-watching Netflix in her room, or hanging out with friends on the BU beach.
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Finding Out Your True Friends—The Importance of Staying In Touch
Staying in touch with the right people is important and letting go of the wrong ones is cleansing.
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The Story Behind My First Tattoo
There’s something special about being able to put artwork with so much meaning and significance behind it on your body.
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The Importance of Creating Your Own Busyness
It was harder for me to plan things around an empty schedule because I rarely had the motivation to pursue other interests when I wasn’t working towards anything fulfilling.
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Should Happiness Be Our End Goal?
And is it detrimental to classify happiness as an ideal state of being?
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My September Reflection on Studying Abroad
"September, you’ll be a hard one to beat."
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What Sophomore Year Has Taught Me
The “Sophomore Slump” is very real but it doesn't have to define your year.
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Preparation For Living Off-Campus
After living in a dorm for six years, I’m more than ready to move off campus and here's how I'm doing it!
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30 Iconic Vines That Will Change Your Life
Nothing but the best from Vine.
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A Playlist For Every Mood
Take a minute or an hour and zone out with these playlists.
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The Reality of Long-Distance Friendships
"What I learned from this experience at such a young age is that friendship is a two-way street. It takes two to tango and if both sides don’t make an equal effort then it’s not going to work."
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Why You Need to Listen to Billie Eilish
If you’re looking for songs that make you feel like an angsty teen who doesn’t give a f**k about anyone else, definitely listen to Billie Eilish.
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How To Be a Friend to Someone with A Mental Illness
Don’t be afraid to have a conversation with your friend about what they need from your friendship.
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How Boarding School Changed My Perspective on Family
Take a minute to thank your mom, your dad, your siblings, or your guardian for their unconditional love and support.
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How Poetry Helped Me Become a More Positive and Healthy Person
Writing down my feelings helped me to make sense of them.
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Take a Weekend Getaway to Burlington, VT
Need an escape from city life? Look no further than Burlington, Vermont!
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Why I Fell in Love With Jomny Sun’s “Everyone's a Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too”
It’s basically a children’s book but for adults.
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What It Means to Be the Oldest Sibling
There’s nothing greater than sibling love.
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My Take on Modern Love
Modern love is a different genre of love that our parents and grandparents might not recognize.
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Universal Healthcare Isn’t All It’s Cracked Up To Be
Universal healthcare is great in theory—nobody has to pay extortionate fees to be provided with basic services—but in practice, it falls short of perfect.
