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Call me crazy, but I’ve always tried my best to feel grateful for tough times. Every job interview that didn’t pan out and every relationship that ended opened up the opportunity for bigger and better things. However, there are some times where it feels selfish, wrong, or impossible to look for a “silver lining.” Sometimes […] More
You’ve probably heard of the BBG workout—otherwise known as the Bikini Body Guide—made famous by the Australian fitness expert, Kayla Itsines, that transforms women’s bodies to lean, mean sculpted machines with quick, 28-minute workouts. Now the series is available as a downloadable mobile app called SWEAT. I tested it out to see if it’s worth […] More
Your mom thinks it’s a big fuss for nothing, your aunt is only going to the grocery store, but she’s going three times a week, your best friend thinks it’s fine to see friends, as long as it’s just a few friends at a time. You, on the other hand, have been staying home for […] More
It seems like every day, experts are learning more about the new coronavirus and the disease it causes, COVID-19, which means also seemingly every day, the recommendations about what’s needed, what you should do, and what you probably (or definitely) shouldn’t shift. To date, nearly 1 million Americans have tested positive for COVID-19 and over […] More
Raise your hand if you’ve felt personally victimized by the COVID-19 pandemic. I see you all raising your hands, and for the record, mine is far above my head, waving dramatically too. We’re all feeling the effects of this international crisis in our own way. We fear for ourselves, our family members, and those we […] More
Watching the news has its ups and downs. For one, it’s lovely to be informed about what’s going on in the world and know as much as you can. But it’s often inundated with devastation, sadness, and despair—and that’s on a normal day, not when we’re dealing with a global crisis. If you love to […] More
If I unplug 2020 and plug it back in, will it start working again? It’s hard to explain how I’ve been feeling. I’ve often felt scatterbrained, my energy has been frenetic, it’s been difficult to focus, and I’ve been unable to be fully present—I’ve felt off. Emotionally, I’ve felt it all. I’ve gone from feeling fine […] More
With the number of people infected by the novel coronavirus continuing to grow, government and health officials continue to recommend that people stay home to help stem the spread. Many hospitals and medical practices are currently closed or overwhelmed by an influx of patients, making it harder to get prescriptions for contacts, glasses, and birth […] More
