In Mia Garcia’s debut novel, Even If the Sky Falls, her main characters, Julie and Miles, learn the meaning of love at first sight and learn how …
The Do’s and Don’ts of Surviving High School
Ahh, the infamous First Day. I know it sounds scary; I’ve been there. Starting high school (or changing schools) is never child’s play, but trust …
3 Ways You Can Be More Confident Each Day
Confidence is in the eye of the beholder. This means that anyone can be confident on some level because the mind creates the idea of confidence. Sure, …
Tips for Overcoming Anxiety
In the museum of emotions, anxiety is the painting featuring a contracted face with drooping eyebrows and the color of fear on the cheeks. Although …
7 Things to Remember When Looking for a Job after College
Once senior year rolls around, the deeming thought of getting what they all call a “real” job creeps closer and closer to the deadline you …
Getting Motivated to Study
Studying isn’t always a fun activity. Natalie Portman once said, “I love to learn, but I hate to study.” This quote has been on my …
The Top 10 Ways to Handle Heartbreak
* Names and details have been changed. Not long ago, I received an email from Catherine, a young woman suffering from the heart-wrenching pain of …
Writing as an Outlet: An Interview with Tonya Ingram
Depression can sneak up behind you silently, encompass you, drown you, all the while you’re crying on your bedroom floor thinking, What the hell is …
The Positive Power of Saying “No”
“No” is a very powerful word when it comes to your relationships with others — and with yourself. While the word “no” might trigger thoughts …