It’s okay to talk about it. — TW: discussion concerning sexual assault This subject has always been kind of a tricky one, hasn’t it? Many people tend to brush off this topic or attempt to swiftly change it to something more “comfortable” to speak about. But just because it’s an uncomfortable one, doesn’t mean it’s unimportant, does it? There’s nothing wrong with…

What’s in the air that seems to blind so many people to the consequences of their actions? — Some parts of our society, I’ve noticed, tend to unintentionally create an atmosphere that it’s not okay to feel, think, or act certain ways. Ways which really don’t harm anybody — that in fact, can do quite the opposite. …

How can you possibly find peace living in such choas? — I’m going to start this article with a bit of background on myself in order to establish why I personally hold this habit so highly. Cleaning has always been a big part of my life. For most of my childhood my dad worked part time as a janitor, and every…

Be wary of idolizing riches, or you just might lose sight of all the other valuable things life has to offer — For many, being wealthy and this version of “successful” is the goal in life. People work themselves to death, kiss any behinds necessary, and invest or save nearly every penny they can. Don’t get me wrong, for those that strive for a level of financial comfortability, doing these things moderately…

Rest is an essential part of our overall wellbeing, but should it consist entirely of binge-watching and doom scrolling? — Everybody needs down time. Despite the many “successful” improvement gurus out there that live to grind nearly every minute of every day, it’s true. Your body and mind are not machines. They are not built to be constantly working all day every day. Before I get into this, I want…

Become Aware. Then Accept. — I always thought autism was only the kid who couldn’t look anybody in the eye and freaked out when something sudden like the lights turning off or somebody yelling happened. I often envisioned autistic people as the super genius at levels neurotypicals could only dream of while having the social…

We’re not in middle school anymore. — Fat. Dumb. Lazy. Weird. Lame. Do any of these names ring a bell? If so, they shouldn’t. If someone else is calling you these names, I’d suggest you give that person a piece of your mind. However, what if you’re the one calling yourself these names? Well, I’d suggest you…

Simplicity can lead to satisfaction. — Everybody wants to live a better life. But how exactly can you do this? Better yet, where do you even start? The journey towards growth is a tricky one, with so many different options overflowing our senses every day. Add to that the Debbie Downers and Negative Nancy’s of the…