Benefits of opening up to paper
For me personally, I have always found refuge and enjoyment in writing. Using words and letters on a page to construct a home in which I could hide when the storms of life become too heavy and too consistent have always helped me. I have piles upon piles of journals in my dusty corner, filled with the numerous fantasies and events from my elementary and middle school days. My google drive is chalk full of stories reflecting my personal and love life that have caused me excitement of nervousness throughout my high school years. It’s a way for me, personally, to relieve stress and anxiety in a creative, healthy outlet and can be for you too.
Author and Journalist, Jordan Rosefeld wrote a popular article about the benefits of writing. She wrote out a list of different reasons to support her point of writing being beneficial. Quoting some of her reasons she said, “Writing is good for your brain, creates a state similar to meditation… Writing entertains you and others, and having fun is an important part of good health. Writing strengthens your imagination, and imagination is key to feeling hope and joy. Writing helps heal and process wounds and grief, clearing them out.” I can’t say it any better myself, her words perfectly capture only some of the amazing benefits of writing. Writing isn’t for everyone, it stresses people out and puts stress on those who feels they must do it. Whatever your stance on writing, finding a positive outlet for stress, grief, or anything of that sort is very beneficial to one’s mental health. Exercise and develop talents and it’ll benefit you in your future life. Posted: 1/13/21 |
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GOALS
One of the best feelings in life is achieving something you have worked so hard at, and getting the feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment. It is a high incomparable to heroin. Going around and getting to tell others about this great achievement makes you feel important and worth something. Health Direct says setting a goal and accomplishing it helps, “improve health and relationships, or improve productivity at work.”
From personal experience, putting a lot of effort into something and being able to see substantial evidence my effort proved to be worthwhile really helps my self image. I swim on the swim team at Corner Canyon, and lately it has been super hard. We had to take a break from swimming, but as soon as it resumed I got up early to push myself to swim. Sometimes I don’t want to get up, but I do it anyway. After practice I always leave feeling good about myself. Cam.org.uk gave out a study, and they found, “Achievements are the building blocks that enable someone to construct a sense of themselves as a success…” Although things may not always be as easy as you want, pushing yourself to accomplish hard things helps you realize your self worth. Not only does it help you feel better about yourself, but achievements “also provide tangible evidence that colleagues, competitors and the wider world use to judge a person as more or less successful.” Your goals don’t have to be big; they can be making your bed or eating breakfast before school. Holding yourself to a standard and being able to obtain it helps you gain a better self image which is very helpful if you are feeling down about yourself. Posted: 12/16/20 |
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STaying Active
With more lock down restrictions coming into place and sports being shut down, it is hard to stay active. Mayoclinic says “ Physical activity stimulates various brain chemicals that may leave you feeling happier, more relaxed and less anxious.” With the weather getting colder, and gyms not being as accessible depending on where they are and their rules, I have put together some great ideas you can do to stay active.
#1 JUMP ROPING You can get a jump rope for as cheap as $5 at your local Walmart, or $7 off Amazon. There are great workouts on youtube for jump roping, and Elevatorrope says it can burn approximately 300 calories in 15 minutes. #2 YOUTUBE VIDEO WORKOUTS Youtube videos are easily accessible, especially since most of us have been given chrome books by the school. There are videos ranging from 5 minutes to 30 minutes, or even up to an hour. There are videos specifically for cardio or muscle training. One of my favorites is kickboxing. Webmd says, “Kickboxing can be good for your heart, joints, strength, balance, and coordination.” #3 RUNNING This is especially good if you are quarantined and feel like getting out of the house. Running is good for your joints and muscles, and is a really good cardio workout. You get to go and experience nature, and be by yourself for a minute. It is getting a bit colder, so make sure to dress warm. Posted 11/20/20 |
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Relationships
When I was in the 8th grade I was told “if a relationship causes more stress than happiness, it sucks”. They are right. However, some people don’t listen to that advice and stick in toxic relationships, whether it is romantic or platonic, and it does some bad damage to their life. Relationships can be amazing if you are with the right people, but it can be hard to realize when you are in a good relationship and when you are in a bad one. Being in a toxic relationship “... can make you feel insecure or bad about yourself, leave you feeling drained and unhappy, place pressure on you to change something about yourself or may even be physically and emotionally harmful” says Keck Medicine of USC.
A lot of the time toxic relationships go unnoticed at first glance, especially when you feel like they are awesome people. They can be awesome, but it doesn’t mean they have to be your best friend always. Some days you may feel like you guys are best buddies, then a week later you may hate each other. If this happens often, you may need to re evaluate the relationship. Some red flags to be wary of are how they treat you and others. Some good advice given by psychology today is, “Is this person using you as an emotional punching bag to take out his or her frustrations and conflicts with others on you? If so, then you may want to take a step back to gain insight into this situation and re-evaluate the purpose of this relationship.” If they are always complaining to you about one thing or the other, but never showing change to fix those things, then maybe they don’t care about others. Other red flags given by Healthline are: lack of support, over jealous, toxic communication, easy to freak out, dishonesty, and controlling behaviors. If you do like the person you are around but it can seem very toxic, you can always work on fixing it instead of cutting them out completely. Some things to help can be taking breaks, setting clear boundaries, and learning to speak up for yourself. Over all, the people you surround yourself with impact your daily life. You want and should have positive people in your life so you can help others yourself. Posted 11/4/20 |
Cute Date ideas1. Go on a picnic! Make each other a small snack,go somewhere cute, and enjoy each others time together.
2. Go on a hike. 3. Go to a new restaurant.. It doesn't have to be expensive or fancy, but trying new things with each other is a great way to bond. 4. Go thrift shopping together. Pick out each others outfits, then go take photos in public places. 5. Sing Karaoke! Have some friends over, or do a huge group date. The more the merrier! 
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LET'S TALK ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH! BY GRACIE NEWELL great outdoors editor Let’s not talk about the pandemic. We all already know what’s been going on. We’ve experienced everything firsthand. And it’s really taken a toll on all of us. Instead, let's discuss how we’re holding up. We'll take a minute to relate and confide in each other. So that being said… How are you holding up? Being a teenager is rough as it is, with nosy parents, difficult teachers, never getting enough sleep, and an education system that makes going through high school hardly bearable. Maybe it’s hard for you to find motivation to clean your room, to exercise, to socialize. Or maybe you struggle with anxiety, depression, or another mental illness much like 49.5% of teenagers in America do. That statistic is from 2019, no doubt that percentage has spiked this year due to.. You know.. Everything. Statistically, young people are struggling most with their mental health. But the important thing to take away from this article, is that you aren’t the only one feeling this way. For most people struggling with mental health issues, it’s hard to comprehend that other people are struggling with very similar things. It’s easy to feel alone, and to feel like everyone else lives in this picture-perfect world. Like everyone else is moving forward, preparing for college and figuring out what they want to do with the rest of their lives. But that is the exact opposite of what’s really going on. If we’ve learned anything this year it's that the lot of Gen Z suffers from mental illnesses and because of this, it’s important that we normalize talking about it with each other. we're all going through it. Don’t be mistaken that this statement undermines what you are going through, your struggles are valid. It is rather meant to comfort you in the fact that you have so many people who understand you. As a message to the reader, the best way to cope and have a more positive outlook on life is to spend any extra time you have doing the things you love and enjoy. Whether it’s music, art, a sport/club that you’re apart of, a person, a place, or any form of entertainment that brings you joy. Focus on that so that you can be more positive and ultimately have a happier attitude towards things. And yes, school can be tough, but do your best to push through to the end, and surround yourself with the things that you value. It will all be worth it. posted on 10/25/2020 |
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these images help represent how having bad mental health can exhaust your energy, and make you feel down or stressed.
talking about mental health is just fine! in fact it's really beneficial! let's help each other out and talk about it :)
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you can meditate...In your work environment! De-stress in that stressful place.
In the great outdoors! Explore your mind while exploring the world.
On the stairs.
Outside in a park. Kids will run around the park while your thoughts run around your mind.
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Family french toast recipe-1 Egg
-1 Teaspoon of Vanilla Extract - 1/2 to 1 Teaspoon of Cinnamon -1/4 Cup of Milk -4 to 6 Slices of Bread 1. Mix egg, vanilla, and cinnamon together. 2. Once all stirred together, stir in milk. 3. Dip the bread into mixture. 4. Put piece of bread into a pan on medium temperature. 5. Cook each side until it is as crispy as you want! You can serve it with berries, whipped cream, syrup, and powder syrup! 
Cheesy Eggs-1 Tablespoon of Butter
-2 Eggs -1/2 Cup of a Cheese of Your Choice -Any Seasoning you Want to Add 1. Turn on stove to medium heat. 2. Put butter onto the pan and let it melt, moving it around the pan to grease it. 3. Scramble the eggs in a bowl, adding your seasonings while you beat the eggs. 4. Pour in eggs into pan, then put cheese on top. 5. Bake eggs, putting the eggs on the side of the pan into the middle of it with a spatula. 6. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, then serve. |
The Benefits of a Social Media Cleanse
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ENJoying life helps reduce stress
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