Social media has its merits: enabling global connections, providing information, and offering free entertainment. However, there’s a downside, especially for teenagers’ mental well-being. Influencers often heavily edit their photos which sets unrealistic beauty standards. This can trigger body dysmorphia and eating disorders in impressionable teens who may not realize the
Hello everyone! I hope that you have all been staying warm and enjoying the start of winter. Along with the start of winter, some might find it difficult to maintain a positive mindset amidst the gloomy and cold temperatures. Additionally, winter can be a difficult time for some individuals in
Have you ever felt like you’re trapped in a cycle of making bad choices? I used to believe my decisions were conscious, but I found myself wondering why I consistently procrastinated before important events or milestones, or ended up dating the wrong people. It turns out some of these behaviors were tied to addiction
How Can We Practice Self-Care? Self-care is a practice of self-love that has existed for many years. With the rising “clean girl” trend on TikTok, self-care is a hashtag that has garnered immense popularity ever since the COVID-19 pandemic. According to USA Today, in 2019, Google searches for “self-care” had reached a 14-year
