(Why you should care) — The goal of this article is to increase your awareness of how fast fashion is affecting you, our planet and basic human rights internationally. Table of Contents What is Fast Fashion? Why is it Popular? Fast Fashion’s Impact on Climate Change Fast Fashion’s Lack of Ethics Fast Fashion’s Denial The…

It’s up to the states now. — The United States Supreme Court just overturned Roe V. Wade, which removes the right to abortion. Banning this procedure takes away a constitutional human right. The Court’s decision means the states will determine the legality of abortions. This decision will lead to severe restrictions or bans on abortions for an…

How to manually calm down the brain for immediate relief. — Have you ever felt anxious for no apparent reason? For me, it feels like a huge weight on my chest combined with endless random thoughts. Many of these thoughts are unproductive, irrational or unhelpful. Everyone’s anxiety manifests in a different way. Many people experience a shortness of breath when they…

A list of how writing can serve you — Through writing our thoughts, feelings, and knowledge, we are able to spread beneficial or necessary knowledge to readers. Sometimes writing may feel like a chore. Sometimes, the words will flow seamlessly from your brain to your keyboard. I’ve personally alternated both feelings these past few weeks. …

Motivation alone doesn’t cut it — Merriam-Webster defines motivation as “a motivating force, stimulus, or influence” But what if an external force isn’t there? What if an outside influence, needed to satisfy motivation’s definition, is nonexistent? What if there is not a stimulus to incentivize our goals? Motivation only works if there’s someone or something doing…

The outstanding benefits are worth the fraction of your day. — I wrote this piece because I fell out of my morning yoga routine for a couple weeks straight. I felt awful; Mentally drained and physically exhausted. A few days ago, I restarted my at-home yoga routine and it served as a reminder of yoga’s outstanding benefits. Yoga improves the quality…

A traditional Ayurvedic medicine used for several conditions — Ashwagandha is an evergreen shrub originating from India, Africa and some parts of the Middle East. The root of this plant proves to have several health benefits. A study by the National Library of Medicine found: “Root of the Ayurvedic drug W. somnifera (Aswagandha) appears a promising safe and effective…

Let your thoughts digest before speaking — For some people, talking to strangers may be easy. For others, it may feel like an internal struggle to find the “right” words. Do you struggle with social anxiety? These tips may help you! Here are a few tricks on how to communicate effectively and give strangers a good first…

Dirt cheap clothing comes at a high cost — Fast fashion companies design, create and market cheap clothing at an accelerated pace to meet the demands of new trends. Fast fashion allows consumers to buy more clothing, as it is significantly less expensive than slow fashion brands. This concept relies on large or frequent consumer purchases. The caveat? It…