Her Campus at Illinois State
How to Become More of an Optimist
I have always been a very optimistic person. I am guilty of the phrase “whatever happens happens” coming out of my mouth a few different times, which my friends...
Her Campus at Holy Cross
In a Time of Increased Darkness, Choose to Wake Up
We are all burnt out right now; it is undeniable and pathetically obvious. The monotonous lull of each day’s specific balance of classes and meals is both draining and...
Her Campus at UCD
Ted Lasso: Not Just a Soccer Show
Late in 2020, Apple TV released a new show about an American football coach who is hired to teach English football without any experience. The show, Ted Lasso, immediately...
Her Campus at Scranton
The Nostalgia of Fall
Fall makes me nostalgic. It makes me miss my childhood, that Starbucks drink I finished five minutes ago, and look forward to all of the future trips to the...
Her Campus at Endicott
What I Like to do on a Rainy Day to Lift my Spirits
Living in Massachusetts means that the weather is never the same, let alone the way that you want it to be. When I woke up Monday morning and looked...
Her Campus at CU Boulder
My Relationship With Toxic Positivity
You may have seen the words “toxic positivity” circulating on the internet lately. The words seem pretty contradictory, but they’re more connected than you think. The signs of toxic...
Her Campus at Illinois State
My Tattoo and the Story Behind It
“Is the glass half empty or half full?” Many have heard, said and pondered over this question. The expression “glass half full” signifies optimism and the ability to look...
Her Campus at U Mass Amherst
Pessimism vs Realism vs Optimism: Let’s Talk About it
Recently I've been consistently told: "Rachael, you always think of the worst possible outcome. You need to be more optimistic." Naturally...
Her Campus at Washington
Must Good Things Always Come to an End?
Many people struggle with forming unhealthy attachments to other people. This is evident from the copious number of self-help books...
Her Campus at Bentley
Perservering Over the Burst
It’s often difficult to navigate the ups and downs that life throws at us every day. Especially throughout this pandemic, it has been clear...