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2311, 2015

What I Learned From My Half Marathon

Last Saturday, I checked one of the 86 things off of my bucket list. Although I have yet to read every Ernest Hemingway novel or meet Mark Ruffalow, I can officially say that I have [...]

2311, 2015

Oblivion

I'm a Christian. Not a very devout one but that doesn't really matter here. As far as I know, most religions believe in the notion of heaven and hell. Or atleast heaven. But I've never [...]

1711, 2015

Positive Spins on Everyday Annoyances

My mom always told me that everything happens for a reason. I try to remember this when things just don’t seem to be going my way. I find it often helps to take a step [...]

1711, 2015

Five Reasons to Prioritize Journaling

I used to think journaling was a waste of my time. What is the point of journaling when nothing makes each day different from the next? Shouldn’t I be prioritizing living in the moment instead [...]

911, 2015

Spending Time with Yourself

People often believe in the notion that one has to be around others to be able to enjoy themselves. But there are many people, like me, who love spending time with themselves. This in no way [...]

911, 2015

How to Support A Friend Experiencing Abuse

It is believed that one in every four women will experience domestic violence. These are tragic statistics, but I hope and believe one day those numbers will change for the better. This month is Domestic [...]

911, 2015

The Keys to Confidence

Many of us can relate to and look back on situations in which we did not feel as though we were not confident enough to take on a task or overcome a struggle. I know [...]

411, 2015

How to Rock an Internship

When finding an internship, try to find one in your field, to get experience for the “real world.” Also try to find one in which you’re actually interested; the more you want to work there, the [...]

411, 2015

Finding Yourself Outside

The outdoors has served as an important and unexpected backdrop for my life. For the past eight years or so, I have found it necessary for my body and mind to spend some time outdoors, [...]

311, 2015

Inspiration for YOU!

by guest blogger Erin Latz Hi, My name is Erin and I would like to share with you my Gold Award project for Girl Scouts this past year. I started a peer mentor program at my [...]