I had always dreamt of volunteering during my late teens and early twenties, but the chaotic whirlwind of life made me hesitate to lend a helping hand. It felt like I was on a quest to reach that idyllic stage of white picket-fenced adulthood when I could commit to feeding…
Just as physical health is supported by proper diet, exercise, and rest, our mental health is just as multi-faceted. Mental health consists of our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. In recognition of the importance of mental health awareness and treatment, World Mental Health Day is celebrated annually on October 10th….
Allow me to paint you a picture: There’s a wonderful, selfless woman who does everything in her power to help others. She is rich, famous, and free to spend her time and money on anything her heart desires — but she chooses to give back. This, ladies and gents, is…
I have good news: you are capable of overcoming those feelings of loneliness that have been hanging around. And the better news is that you’ll reap additional benefits in the process. So, what does it take? It takes stepping outside of yourself and stepping up to help others. While there…
People really love to celebrate the holidays, whether it be Halloween, the Fourth of July, or even National Pizza Day—but they really love to celebrate Christmas. The second that Thanksgiving is over, out come the twinkly lights, the tinsel, the carolers, and the gift wrap. We rejoice in decorating the…
Christmastime is known as the greatest time of year—bright, twinkly lights are strewn across town, Santa Claus sits jolly on every corner, and the cheesy (yet catchy) holiday music is aplenty. Now, we all love a full-belly Santa laugh and singing along to “Jingle Bells”, but it’s easy to forget…
