I can attest that the year 2020 has had its share of strange and interesting events; however, I believe that it is imperative to use this year as a foundation or looking glass of all that you have overcome and are working through. Reflect on what has set you back and what areas you have […]
The term ‘peer pressure’ is like a tree in its entirety but if you take a step back, you see that the branches make it the exquisite masterpiece it is. Needless to say, peer pressure can’t be described or explained as one mere thing. We may be pressured by dares, to participate in risky behaviors, […]
“Aren’t you something to admire” –Justin Timberlake, Mirrors “Siri, define self-esteem”. According to the APA Dictionary of Psychology, “self-esteem” is defined as “the degree to which the qualities and characteristics contained in one’s self-concept are perceived to be positive. It reflects a person’s physical self-image, view of his or her accomplishments and capabilities, [...]
“Still, We Rise” These past few weeks have definitely been difficult for me, as the racial tension in America has taken a toll on my mental health. We as a nation have been witnesses to the recent events of community unrest with the unceasing injustices of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and countless people […]