By Esha Kode
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On Thursday, April 6th, Happy2Thrive and TCNJ MannMukti hosted their first ever Spill the Chai event at The College of New Jersey.
A few years ago I watched Mirinda’s #ReleaseThePressure campaign video and found myself sobbing on my bathroom floor because of how real and authentic it was. Mirinda was often depicted as a quirky brand and appealed to the younger people because which kid doesn’t love a good fizzy drink?
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By Anvitha Bommireddy
Boundaries are crucial for your mental health. Everyone needs to set boundaries as they are for one's own well being.
A recent discussion with a friend led me into a spiral of thoughts about how the world perceives the idea of being “fat”. While some are explicit about their fatphobia, others display subtle fatphobic behavior in their daily habits. What I personally find most concerning is how deeply-rooted this issue of fatphobia is and how it is becoming normalized in our society.
By Sanjana Chekuri
There’s a familiar lump in my throat and weird squiggles in my stomach as I am writing this post. The content in this post has been largely unspoken about or said to any of my friends or family.
Back home I was super disciplined and lowkey had my life figured out. My mornings were something that I took immense pleasure in because they were structured and gave me clarity. I enjoyed waking up to the loud chirping of the birds and the beam of sunlight on my forehead that escaped between the curtains. […]
The definition of normal is “the usual, typical average state” – but that is what we as a society have defined normal as. After my experiences so far, I have learned nothing is ever really “normal”. I believe there are norms in this society that we have created but they are for a community as […]
It’s been nearly a week since college started, which means it’s been a week since I left home and moved into my own apartment. I wanted to take the time to be vulnerable and share some of the ups and downs that I’ve had this week as a result of this change.
My father works as a software developer at a large financial firm, and when his team was told to adapt to the new agile process, they were forced to constantly improve the produced results rather than waiting to create the perfect piece. Similiarly, I feel overwhelmed by the simplest of tasks because I worry about the end result. This discussion was truly such an eye-opener for a perfectionist like me who often finds herself frustrated at the thought of starting something new if it doesn’t feel “perfect”.
Chewing gum is my go-to method for ensuring my anxiety does not spiral out of control. It’s crucial to clarify that gum does NOT cure anxiety - it simply provides temporary relief.
After normalizing cold showers in my daily routine, there have been impeccable changes in myself that I wouldn’t want any other way. Despite the inconvenience of the temperature of the water, committing to endure it helped me develop a newfound discipline which I was able to apply to other aspects of my life. You may feel immediate results or you may experience it after implementing this as a habit, but whatever is the case, I hope you consider giving it a try!
While we often resent schools for their excessive amounts of work, we tend to forget the mental issues they can contribute to. It is not only one of the biggest contributors to mental health decline but also continues to be a toxic environment for students. Alongside the workload, the pressure faced to always be perfect, become a class topper, keep up with the latest trends, and maintain perfect relationships with the people around you. This all can become a heaping pile and a lot to process for students.
By Ananya Bommareddy
One month ago today, after much consideration, I decided it was the perfect day to commence this long-awaited self-journey that I wanted to try - “Me Month”. “Me Month” is a personal journey about deep introspection and resetting the mind. Over the past few months, I felt as though I was losing grasp of the relationship that I had with myself. I hope that this experience encourages you to try abstinence in some capacity with either the necessities of life or with other luxuries taken for granted because the results are immaculate and will be something you continue to carry on as you venture through life.
Since when has our productivity become linked with our physical and mental health? Society continues to teach the growing generation that hard work trumps everything. But on whose standards has that person fallen behind?
I never understood how reading words can truly change a person’s life in the same way that a film could. I’m glad that I finally understood that this is indeed possible – books can impact us in the most profound way and Untamed is one of those books.
I am an amateur makeup artist. To me makeup is art, like painting a canvas. But I would like to ask you one question, would you be comfortable walking out right at this moment without your eyeliner?
By Neha Joshi
Don’t have kids if you’re not ready to value, enrich, trust, and protect them (especially from yourselves). Let me explain.
Manifestation is real folks. I would tell you how Merriam-Webster defined manifestation, but I really did not like their version. However, I totally agree with Kelsey Aida’s definition: “to me a manifestation (noun) is something you bring forth into your physical life experience through past thoughts, feelings, or beliefs. This could be an experience, an object, a person... anything!” Beautifully said!
