The Perfect Life We all want to achieve and succeed. But does our way of thinking and feeling change when we finally get to the top of where we’ve dreamed…
Hope Is the Thing with Feathers
Hope is the thing with feathers. Hope Helps Me Win the War After hitting rock bottom again these past few weeks, seeing a future for myself has been impossible. Without…
5 Ways You Can Manage Your ADHD in the Workplace
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has affected millions of adults around the world. Some of the symptoms include procrastinating, difficulty paying attention in a conversation, or not completing tasks on…
How Colleges Can Fail on Students’ Mental Health
The Wellness Check This past week I had a wellness check done on me after posting something on social media that led others to believe that I was a danger…
Please Hold On Just a Little Longer
I know how hard it is to fight, but just hold on a little longer. Your "someone" is right around the corner. I spent my entire life believing that I…
Feeling Anxious about the Citywide Reopening? Here’s How You Can Cope
As you may have heard, our big city of Chicago has officially begun the process of reopening. The city is now in Phase 5 where most mandatory COVID-19 regulations have…
Why You Should Say ‘No’ More Often
I struggle with saying “no.” I can be having the worst day—you know the kind where your coffee spills, or there’s a pileup on the interstate, or your dog tears…
Always Choose To Love More
Always Choose To Love More Choose to love more, as it is always the way to healing. Help others heal by loving always. You have the power. The Worst…
I Am Mary Mathieu: Voiceless But Mighty
My Voiceless Past I grew up believing that anything I said or did would offend someone, so I learned to silence the beautiful voice I once had. The little outgoing…
Increasing Awareness About Mental Health Among Minorities
The US has observed National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month every July since 2008. To be more specific, the official name of the month is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental…