Just like anyone living in today’s world, I tend to spend a good deal of time looking at a screen. I’ll be the first to admit I end up wasting a lot of precious time because I end up getting sucked into my phone. And how could I not? It has endless information and entertainment,... Continue Reading →
Day of Unplugging: How Technology Impacts Mental Well-being
Did you know that social media has been correlated with increased rates of mental illness? The way people present their life as perfect on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc. can cause media viewers symptoms of depression and anxiety and can cause them to feel isolated and like they are missing out on life.... Continue Reading →
5 More Minutes…
Your alarm goes off at 6 a.m. like it does every morning and you have to get up to get ready for work but you’re just not feeling it. You hit the snooze button 4 times because it takes 20 minutes to get up. You think “I just slept all night, why am I still... Continue Reading →
How to Heart your Heart
The beating and ticking that keeps us running, the heart. A vital organ that we can often take for granted and forget that it needs care too. It is an incredible part of the human body when you think about it. This small collection of muscle is made up of four chambers, two that hold... Continue Reading →
Social media left you feeling bad? Here’s why.
Have you ever sat there and mindlessly scrolled through your social media feed? I’m fairly confident in saying that almost all of us have, but have you ever mindlessly scrolled through your feed and noticed that you just felt badly after? Whether you notice yourself becoming irritable or even sad, you feel worse off than... Continue Reading →
