"Glo Up" is a slang term used to describe someone's incredible transformation, usually physical. However, all good physical transformations stem from emotional, mental, and spiritual transformations. What better time to glo up than summer vacation? Here's some tips on how to glo up and impress everyone next school year: Physically: Drink at least 8 cups …
ERM’s and How to Help
Since today would be my halfway LDS mission mark, I thought I would do an extra blog post this week. Coming home 15 months early from my mission was the hardest decision I have ever had to make. But the hardest part was interacting with everyone when I got back. People were usually confused, awkward, …
When in Need of Inspiration
Originally posted Jan. 10, 2018 We all have our own favorite quotes that can uplift us in times of need. Here's my Top 3 and why: 1. "Well behaved women seldom make history." -Laurel Thatcher Ulrich You don't change society or become memorable by doing everything that is expected of you.Rosa Parks, isn't famous for …
Millennials and Perfection
Originally posted Jan. 4, 2018 Read up on how millennials struggle more with perfectionism, why it is linking to an increase in things like depression and anxiety, and how to stop it. http://www.refinery29.com/2018/01/186631/perfectionism-young-people-mental-health-study I'm guilty of more than one of these things listed. It can be hard to not measure ourselves in numbers and letters. …
How to: Crisis Response Plan
MOST PROVEN WAY TO PREVENT SUICIDE AND SELF HARM! According to recent studies the best thing you can do for yourself or someone who comes up to you is make a "Crisis Response Plan" Today at Volunteer Training for Encircle, I learned how to make one and I want to share it with all of …
Don’t Do This!
(Originally posted Feb. 3, 2018) When you first start to experience a Mental Illness it may be hard to know what to do. Whatever you do though, don't do these three things! These were the three worst things I did when I first had depression. 1. Don't Blame Yourself Or anyone actually. And this goes …
Real vs. False Joy
(Originally posted April 15, 2018) We live in a fast paced world. Sometimes it feels like were drowning, other times it feels like we're on top of the world. One thing we all strive for in the midst of it all is that feeling of joy. But not all joy is the same. What do …