By Morgan Hughes “Ribs” by Lorde, “Tongue Tied” by Grouplove or maybe even any song by Vampire Weekend. If any of this music makes you feel heavily nostalgic for a certain time period in your life, you are not alone. Countless studies have been conducted examining the ways music can trigger nostalgia. In 1999, a … Continue reading Why Music Makes Us Feel Nostalgic
By Pamela Loperena Resilience is the psychological backbone of the human mind. It serves as a source of strength for people to rely on after enduring trauma, misfortune or disaster. Resilience helps individuals adjust to negative life situations with greater ease, allowing them to remain calm, even when all odds are against them. Without the … Continue reading Fast-Tracking Your Way to Resilience
By Laura Bojamaa When it comes to wearing makeup during quarantine, there are either those who are motivated, who decide to use this time to try new products, be creative and do extravagant looks, or those that want to take advantage of this time to proudly show their natural skin. Although you may feel like … Continue reading Staying Natural: The Real Benefits of a Makeup-Free Routine During Quarantine
By Emily Trama Being stuck at home is a serious bummer. Not being able to see your friends, go to the movies, the gym, anywhere really, could be putting a bad taste in your mouth every day. Having school and jobs taken away could be leaving you with a lot of stress and little structure. … Continue reading Health at Home
By Jessica Barr If spending my last semester confined to the home I grew up in has taught me anything about myself, it’s how desperately structured of a person I am. Laziness tempts me just as much as the next person; but with an internship, job and physical classes to attend, well, there were too … Continue reading How to DIY in Confidence
By Susanna Granieri This upheaval of your life, as for many others, has been heartwrenching, difficult and chaotic – you’re not alone. “For me, a lot of my classes could transition somewhat seamlessly to online and could even be taught as such off the bat; but in reality, the process hasn’t been such a walk … Continue reading Different Ways to get Free Content During the Quarantine
By Ananda Cash When I first heard about schools closing for the rest of the semester, I was thrilled. The thought of being home and doing my homework on my own time was amazing. I thought I would have the freedom to go wherever I wanted; going to my friend’s house, traveling to other states, … Continue reading This Isn’t What I Expected
By Taylor Dinardo Something about signing up to write an article about joy felt a little disingenuous at first. After all, I’m certainly no expert. I often struggle when trying to find that spark, that elusive tide of warmth we call “happiness.” I’ve been in therapy for years, desperately searching for that thing that makes … Continue reading A Step Closer to Happiness
By Katie Goldblatt Home, for me, is nestled deep in Long Island suburbia. Here, the streets do not have sidewalks. There are no block parties or neighborhood cookouts; and for the most part, every person keeps to themselves and their families. Of course, when someone new moves in, people introduce themselves, but that is about … Continue reading Home in the Time of Quarantine
By Diana Testa New York City, like almost everywhere else around the world, has been shut down for over a month with no clear date on when it will be safe to reopen. Penn Station is empty during rush hour on a Monday and Times Square is eerily vacant, with billboards flashing images to no … Continue reading Letting Go of Self-Expectations During Quarantine
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