A Penguin to Talk to
Sometimes, we just need someone to talk to, but for whatever reason, we might need be able to do so. We may feel uncomfortable with the stuff we want to share, or it may...
Tagged: communication
Addressing One-Sided Friendships
Yesterday, I discussed my experience with one-sided friendships. I went into detail about how I always checked up on my friends, made an effort to make them feel loved and supported, and was a shoulder for them...
Reciprocated Friendships
Recently, I have been feeling down because I felt as though the people in my life did not care about me. No one ever checks up on me, and I was always the one...
Some Social Media Stats
It’s almost pointless to constantly discuss the effect that social media has on our interactions and communication without having the information to back it up. There are almost always surveys and polls released to...
The Art and Harm of Subtweeting
The art of subtweeting isn’t a particularly difficult one. It involves posting something on social media (usually Twitter) that’s most likely negative, most likely about someone you know, but always indirect. No names are...
Social Media as a Resource
In the never-ending debate on the pros and cons of social media, particularly on mental health, we don’t seem to talk as much about how we can use social media as an outlet. While...
Starting The School Year On A Positive Note
This is my final year at college and I have been a little bit stressed knowing I have a bit less than two weeks until the school year begins. I feel unprepared and anxious for...
“I Have No Real Friends”: A Lie Depression Tells Me Is True
Sometimes I feel like I have no friends. Or, let me clarify, no real friends. It’s not that I don’t have nice conversations with other people, or get invited to hang out in groups with...
The Pros and Cons of Keeping Multiple Journals
Journaling is a highly effective way to reflect on your thoughts, feelings, and surroundings. It’s a great tool for staying mindful and learning more about yourself. And since journaling is what you make of...
Can Fame, Success, and Money Cure Depression and Anxiety?
We all know Michael Phelps, right? He’s the most successful and most decorated Olympic athlete of all time, with a total of 28 medals. Phelps was only 19—still an adolescent!—when he went to the Olympics...
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