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All of my articles are listed down below that range in a variety of topics. Enjoy! 
 

Mental health is becoming a national rising topic, as it is surfacing more concerns. According to MentalHealthAmerica.net, over 44 million people have a mental health disorder and 1 in 5 people will experience a mental illness in their lifetime. These statistics are worrisome but what are we doing about it? Unfortunately, 9 million people in the...

Performing well in school is a common pressure that most people experience. We have our families, friends, and teachers pushing us to do well, but sometimes we lack the skills to do so. Whether you are in college or high school, having academic success is praised, yet it is often difficult to achieve. Some of us have to balance work,...

It is no secret that dating in modern times is different than the old days. Everything is ran through technology. Text messages are the main form of communication, social media is the foundation of assumptions, and phone calls come in rare form. This trend seems to be popular, but it is only drifting couples apart. One main aspect of dating...

One of the most commonalities between individuals in society today is busyness. Everyone is ALWAYS busy. We have school, work, homework, businesses, side hustles, families, and other activities that can sometimes seem like too much to bear. But there are ways to overcome this exhaustion of time. If you read the first part of this series, then you...

Everyone has a busy schedule that can sometimes be overwhelming. Some of us have school, work, homework, extracurricular activities, children, or maybe all of them and more. It may feel impossible to get everything done and 24 hours in a day may not feel like not enough time. But it is! If Beyonce can do it, so can we. Since...

Having self-confidence is the foundation to success in life, but it is also one of the hardest aspects to obtain. With the rise of social media, self-comparison, and negative experiences in relationships, it is harder than ever to feel good about yourself. Luckily, there are ways to overcome this burden. Below, I will discuss my seven steps that...

Everyone has haters whether we realize it or not. Haters are people who tend to be jealous and wish that they could be you. Haters come in various forms, such as your friends, family, coworkers, bosses, roommates, neighbors, significant others, and church members. Ironically, haters tend to be the people who are closest to you, which is why it is...

Catching the green-eyed monster after surfing through social media is not uncommon. Witnessing friends going on vacations, seeking new opportunities, getting engaged, or making lots of money can sometimes make us feel inferior. We then sit around and mourn over our "horrible" lives without even thinking about how blessed we really are. The...

If you are anything like me, then you know what it's like to be singled out because of your maturation level. People may comment on your reserved behavior or try to get you to join in on pointless activities with them, even if you care not to. Being too mature for your age has several pros and cons, and I...

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