Ashley B
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The holiday season is upon us, and with so many potential interactions, clear communication is key. This blog will recount my personal struggles with expecting people to read my mind by exceeding my expectations. I will also integrate how the holiday season exacerbates this counterproductive mentality and ways I have figured out how to communicate […]
Angie
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The winter season brings lots of changes: shorter days, colder mornings, darker evenings, and holiday expectations. For many, this can be exhausting. There may be components of winter that feel exhilarating: hot cocoa, beautiful holiday lights, and the prospect of excessive snowfall. However, this season can bring a variety of adversities for several individuals. If […]
Natalia
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CW: Mentions of suicide. The holiday season is fast approaching and the “merry” and “cheerful” energy is in full effect in every shop window and commercial on T.V. However, for many, the holiday season isn’t always a joyous time. The impact of the holiday season on mental health often goes unspoken. November and December may […]
Jordan
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January 1st can be an exciting time for many. The sound of the ticking clock signals a change in state, the close of one chapter, and the opening of a new one. A global holiday celebrated across all continents and cultures, New Year’s serves as a profound reminder of the passage of time and the […]
Greta
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The start of the new year often brings forth resolutions and change. People frequently set ambitious goals that can be challenging to attain within their existing circumstances, leading them to abandon or break their resolutions within a month or two. According to a poll designed by the American Psychiatric Association, 76% of Americans are headed […]
Belle
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As a kid, the holidays were always magic: bright lights, time with family, and a general aura of joy. I would wait all year for my favorite season, beaming with joy when the air started to turn cold. I loved the tradition, the predictability, and the consistency of my holiday plans. Never did it cross […]
Savannah
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According to the American Psychiatric Association, 5% of adults suffer from seasonal depression, and it typically lasts for nearly half of the year. Despite these statistics, I find that many of my friends face seasonal depression every winter when switching out of Daylight Savings time. They feel shrouded by the early sunsets and suffocated by […]
Savannah
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Unfortunately, “no school November” has come to an end, and with that marks the transition into the holiday season. While my state hasn’t had any snow just yet, I can smell that freezing flurry looming in the air. I am looking forward to building snowmen with my little sister, experiencing my brother feeling the magic […]
Liv
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Although the warmth of a fire is quite delightful, fall turns to winter, and the weather becomes oh so frightful. Ok, that is a cute little play on words but if we are being honest winter sometimes just sucks. It is dark by mid-afternoon, it’s cold, and laziness is at its finest. Curling up in […]
Brynne
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As the holidays are quickly approaching, we can often get caught up in finding the perfect gift for others, baking the perfect pie, or visiting family members. But the holiday season is a great time for you to focus on yourself, and to find time for self–care. So, in this blog, I am going to […]