Meet the Spring/Summer 2024 You Matter Blogger Council!

Name: Aimee

Pronouns: She/her

Age: 19

Where I live: Colorado

What is your favorite way to practice self-care?

I like to practice self-care by going for an evening drive with the sunroof open, embroidering greeting cards, and calling a close friend just to chat.

 

Name: Ayaan

Pronouns: He/him

Age: 15

Where I live: Texas

What is your favorite way to practice self-care?

I like to watch ‘Modern Family’ because it has a character for every person and I see myself in many of the characters. Also, it’s simply just hilarious! It reminds me not to take life too seriously and to enjoy the moments we have with the ones we love.

 

Name: Ashley

Pronouns: She/her

Age: 20

Where I live: Georgia

What is your favorite way to practice self-care?

My favorite way to practice self-care is by coloring and painting. I love to buy paint-by-number kits and coloring books. They are the perfect way to relieve stress and you get something beautiful out of it.

 

Name: Faith

Pronouns: Any pronouns

Age: 16

Where I live: Illinois

What is your favorite way to practice self-care? 

My favorite way to practice self-care is by taking long showers to unwind and decrease anxiety!

 

Name: Greta

Pronouns: She/her

Age: 23

Where I live: New York

What is your favorite way to practice self-care?

Running outdoors because I feel totally present in my body and allow myself time to process hard emotions.

 

Name: Trace

Pronouns: He/him

Age: 20

Where I live: Maryland

What is your favorite way to practice self-care?

I love to crochet (in particular, the Wobbles) because I can work toward a vision whenever I feel like it, and have a cute product afterward!

 

Name: Katherine

Pronouns: She/her

Age: 18

Where I live: Georgia

What is your favorite way to practice self-care?

My favorite way to practice self-care is by reading, journaling, driving, painting nails, and talking to friends so that I can decompress and release.

 

Name: Mackenzie

Pronouns: She/her

Age: 25

Where I live: Connecticut

What is your favorite way to practice self-care? 

Some of my favorite ways to practice self-care are: hiking outside, writing, and being by water,

 

Name: Natalia

Pronouns: She/they

Age: 22

Where I live: Massachusetts

What is your favorite way to practice self-care?

My favorite ways to practice self-care are mindful exercises, working out, and cooking!

 

Name: Grace

Age: 16

What is your favorite way to practice self-care?

I like to practice self-care by having a quiet day where I read, watch movies, and take a nap.

 

Name: Ozzie

Pronouns: He/she

Age: 14

Where I live: Florida

What is your favorite way to practice self-care?

My favorite way to practice self-care is by taking a spa day (bubble bath, face masks, lotion, do my nails). It helps soothe and relax me.

 

Name: Charlotte

Pronouns: She/her

Age: 17

Where I live: California

What is your favorite way to practice self-care?

I love to step outside on a sunny day, Nikon D810 camera in one hand and dog leash in the other, snapping photos of street life as I walk around my community with my lively little Havanese, Kipper. Whenever I’m feeling disconnected or stressed, street photography is simple, soothing, and a way for me to meet new faces.

Name: Gwen

Pronouns: She/her

Age: 25

Where I live: Maryland

What is your favorite way to practice self-care?

My favorite way to practice self-care is by spending time with my friends and family because they make me smile the brightest.

 

Name: Alyx

Pronouns: She/they

Age: 22

Where I live: Florida

What is your favorite way to practice self-care?

My favorite way to practice self-care is by being creative through writing, music, and art.

 

Name: Samm

Pronouns: She/her

Age: 24

Where I live: Florida

What is your favorite way to practice self-care?

My favorite way to practice self-care is to set aside downtime for myself to do something that lets me recharge. Sometimes that looks like watching a TV show and sometimes it’s sleeping in and taking it easy all day or spending time with my family (pets included).

 

Name: Brynne

Pronouns: She/her

Age: 16

Where I live: Illinois

What is your favorite way to practice self-care? 

Retail therapy, cooking, and skincare.