The Difficulty of Practicing Solitude in the Technological Era
When you wake up in the morning, what’s the first thing that you do? Do you pick up a book? Or do you take 10 deep breaths and reflect upon...
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Why You Should Ditch Your Diet
Dieting does not equal health or happiness
I Forgot My Phone at Home and Here’s What I Learned
I was going to go to a cruise with my friends. It happened by accident: I forgot my phone at home to charge. When I noticed I was missing...
Why Today’s Version of “Mindfulness” is Problematic
If you’re like me (a young adult living in the 21st century), then you have probably heard or read the word “mindfulness” a couple times...
Get Some Headspace
Stress. We all have it, especially college students. Dealing with school work, jobs, extracurriculars, and life all at once is no easy task...
Morning Mindfulness: How Yoga Improves Your Daily Disposition
About a month ago, I decided to begin every morning with 20-30 minutes of yoga practice. Even before I make my morning cup of coffee, I...
Four Steps to Eating Better and Feeling Amazing
Amidst the chaos that comes with being a college student, it can feel like you don’t have time to eat, let alone sit down for a healthy...
Meet Annie Sullivan!
How Annie stays mindful during busy semesters at school! Annie Sullivan is a sophomore at Elon University, she is majoring in Elementary...
4 Reasons People Don't Do Yoga
Yoga is simply defined as an activity involving different postures, breathing techniques, and occasional meditation. It originates from...
Self-Care in the Moment
Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or even suffocated by the daily grind? Don’t want to wait till the weekend to unwind? Here are a few tips to maintain a healthy emotional state here and now!
The Overthinker
Have you ever caught yourself in a place where you had more thoughts than you could handle? How is it that one brain can hold 50,000-70,000...
Little Ways to Help Yourself When You Can't Get Help
Ways I helped myself through my depression without a therapist.
Being Mindful During the Mid-Semester Slump
There comes a point in the middle of the semester every year where everyone gets annoyed at life and each other, school gets stressful, the...
Pause and Live in the Moment
Take a breath. Pause. Live in this moment—right now.
The Power of Meditation
If you can put aside even 5 minutes in your busy day, you can give meditation a try!
1 Step at a Time: How to Focus on Your Goals
How to focus on the present while keeping an eye on your goals for the future.
The Importance of Living in the Present
“Life is about being present.” Slowly but surely, I am learning the importance of living in the present moment and the simplicity of doing...
How to Make More Time in Your Day
I’m a naturally nervous person. This isn’t a new revelation, in fact, this is common knowledge to my friends and family. For perspective,...
Why Everyone Should Meditate: A Beginner’s Reflection and Guide
Sometimes you feel like your brain is cluttered with fluff. Hanging thoughts, unfinished plans, lingering conversations, never-ending to-do...
A Moment Alone — How I Changed My View on Doing Things by Myself
Every time you go out, you want to invite your friends, right? But what if no one is around, are you just going to miss out on something...
