Get Your 10,000 Hours In
"The greats did not get to where they are without the sweat and tears."
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The Art of Not Giving a @#&!
“The world is going to keep bashing me for whatever I do, and I’m going to keep not caring.” - Jaden Smith Why is it that we humans care so...
The Best Trees to Climb in Davis
All that we fear as kids is often overpowered by our curiosity for life. The only constraint to our dreams is that of our own imagination...
Practicing Mindfulness is Hard
This semester has been my hardest yet. Most of my classes are just okay, I feel homesick more than usual, and I’ve been counting down the...
"Dysphoria Distillation" a Letter of Change
Hey buddy, Damn, it’s been a long time since we’ve done one of these, hasn’t it? The past two months have been a flurry of work, writing,...
A Letter I Wrote to Future me
A letter I wrote to future me: Dear Liv, I know you’re probably stressed, but I hope you’ve enjoyed your first year. I hope you’ve worked...
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Living Uncomfortably is the Key to Self-Growth
We all have moments in our lives where we have to put our foot down and say “no.” Some no’s don’t need to be justified, and that’s okay. If...
9 Ways Witchcraft Can Improve Your Life
If you have ever wondered about witchcraft here are 9 amazing things it can do for you.
The Journey Towards Self Growth
Throughout my two years at college, I’ve come to learn that who you surround yourself with is important. If you surround yourself with...
I Don’t Know How I Survived this Semester, But I Did It
I don’t know how I’m still holding on.
Report Card, a Thank You
I usually catch myself saying this every semester, but this one was a whirlwind. Last semester definitely had it’s trials and tribulations...
"Fifteen," a Companion Poem
Poetry has always been a prevalent part of my life and mental health. While I haven’t seriously written in some time, I try and get the...
A Progress Report
Six months ago I broached a topic I never imagined I could (or would) and irrevocably changed my life for what I genuinely hope is the...
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What To Do After A Major Breakup
Nobody can really prepare you for heartbreak. It’s a feeling that you can’t explain, and you don’t know how you’ll cope with it until it...
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"Dear Fifteen," a Letter of Change
Dear Fifteen, You just turned 25 last week and the great news is that you’re moving closer toward happiness. I’ll let that sink in a bit. I...
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Alone isn't Lonely
Many of us like to talk about self love and how we “should focus on ourselves” and take some “me time,” especially after a break up or...
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"Let's Talk About Sex, Baby." An Exploration
I hope some of you chuckled at the Salt N’ Pepa reference in the title. Regardless, this week I’d like to open an exploration of my...
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My Year on Antidepressants
Happy anniversary to me. The title makes it fairly obvious, but I believe it is also a struggle many of you can relate to and understand. I...
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"Living Apologetically" a Letter of Change
Dear “I’m sorry”, I know, it sounds strange to address a letter to a phrase. I promise though, this isn’t meant to be some grand spectacle...
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"Body Scrimmage" a Letter of Change
Dear Body Image, It’s a Monday morning and thin fingers of sunlight are drifting across my cheek. The alarm set in my phone is chiming,...
