Alright, alright, before I start the poem, I know you’re expecting a love poem for Valentine’s Day, which has just passed. But this is not your typical love poem, not in the traditional sense. You’ll see what I mean. Wedding I dreamed of a wedding I called my own— I got married Not to anyoneContinue reading “Wedding”
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How To Positively Reframe Your Mind
New Year’s Resolutions can sometimes be corny, but they can also be a great way for a fresh start. Changing your mindset about life will not happen in an instant, but you have to start somewhere! You can positively reframe your mind this year in a few simple ways. 1. Write a personal vision statementContinue reading “How To Positively Reframe Your Mind”
Beauty is Terror
When I was five years old, I believed that America was a beautiful place. Freedom and belief permeated the outdoors while the sun always shined, seemingly to bless us with its very presence. When I was younger, I had believed that America, with its very righteous and democratic thoughts, was the living definition of beauty.Continue reading “Beauty is Terror”
Lessons from 2020
1. Don’t compromise yourself for other people. Not even your friends. In fact, if you have to force yourself to like something to make them like you, then they’re probably not your friend to start with. I remember, in middle school, I had a K-pop phase. But did I really like K-pop? Hard to say.Continue reading “Lessons from 2020”
Positive Things That Happened in 2020
I think we can all agree that 2020 was undoubtedly a chaotic year, and we all just want to forget about it. This is especially because we are still dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, which makes it difficult to think of anything good that happened last year. However, though it may not seem like it,Continue reading “Positive Things That Happened in 2020”
50 New Year’s Resolution Ideas for 2021
Keep a Mental Health Journal. Volunteer. Start eating breakfast. Shut off your screen 30 mins before you sleep and read a book. Set a regular exercise routine. Keep your workspace tidy. Maintain a healthy diet. Find a new hobby. Promise yourself an incentive to finish work so you won’t procrastinate. Combat your stress with quickContinue reading “50 New Year’s Resolution Ideas for 2021”
New Year, New You: How to Be the Best Version of Yourself in 2021
2020 has undoubtedly been a chaotic year for all of us. To be the best version of yourself in 2021, You’re Not Alone will initiate its “New Year, New Me” campaign from December 31 to January 4. These resources are to help you reach the best and most productive year yet. First, allow me toContinue reading “New Year, New You: How to Be the Best Version of Yourself in 2021”
Mr. Too Much and Miss Not Enough
Once upon a time, there was a ship shared by two friends. Well, they live together and they tolerate each other most of the time. To protect their privacy, let’s call them Mr. Too Much and Miss Not Enough. The ship’s name is Tini. Mr. Too Much lives in the galley of the ship; heContinue reading “Mr. Too Much and Miss Not Enough”
The Symptoms and Treatments for Seasonal Affective Disorder: SAD Part 2
Finals are coming up. People are getting sick. It’s freezing cold outside and you have no motivation to get out of bed. It gets dark at 5 pm, for god’s sake! The only thing keeping you going is the holiday season- oh wait, never mind, all your winter plans might be canceled because of COVID-19.Continue reading “The Symptoms and Treatments for Seasonal Affective Disorder: SAD Part 2”
The Symptoms and Treatments for Seasonal Affective Disorder: SAD Part 1
Updated: Jan 1 Cold, dark, gloomy… If you’re like me, these are words you would use to describe winter. But no matter how much you hate the season, it probably doesn’t affect your mood significantly—that is, unless you have Seasonal Affective Disorder. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a disorder that affects one’s moods according to theContinue reading “The Symptoms and Treatments for Seasonal Affective Disorder: SAD Part 1”
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