Young, Naked and Free
In a world that often prioritizes hustle and connection, the idea of stripping down—both literally and metaphorically—can feel liberating yet daunting. Being naked alone invites…
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Less is More: Slowing Down Your Day-to-Day Life
Life doesn’t have to move at sixty miles per hour. The endless responsibilities and deadlines can feel suffocating and often lead to burnout, stress and…
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Is Your Frontal Lobe Developing?
Every Penn State girl has been there, you watch your roommates start to get ready, pre-game music starts blasting and suddenly you’re the center of…
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Finding Your Place on Campus
To help make Penn State’s campus feel less overwhelming, it is beneficial to find an area where you can feel calm and relaxed. At the…
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Pajamas: Not Just For Llamas
There once was a children’s book called Llama Llama Red Pajama. The overall message of the book is wholesome as it teaches children valuable lessons….
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An Ode to Finals Week: The Playlist PSU Needs
Finals week at Penn State is full of highs and lows. Some people are stressed out of their minds with crammed information in their brain,…
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What is an “everything shower”?
The “everything shower” goes beyond the usual routine of showering. The process of the “everything shower” includes steps that take place pre-shower, during-shower and even…
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Your Guide to the Best Dorm Spa Day
College can feel a lot like a sleep away camp sometimes. A busy schedule, constantly being with friends, having to wear shower shoes and not…
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Is Staying In Allowed?
Being a college student can be very stressful, so it is important to note when you need to take a night off to stay in…
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How to make time for yourself this semester
As college campuses nationwide return to in-person learning, stress levels are starting to rise. Students are up studying and cramming for tests, trying to get…
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Under Pressure: The Healing Practice of Acupressure
Let’s face it, jumping back into a full semester of in-person classes and rejoining the face-to-face world comes with a lot of stress. We’ve spent…
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PSU Students Recommend their Favorite Books
Thanksgiving break has finally arrived! A break from Zoom classes means more time for relaxing, eating homemade food and spending time with family. While we all…
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The Rise of Lo-Fi Study Music
Many students argue over what music is perfect to listen to when doing work. Something that won’t distract you, but can fill up the empty…
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“The Copper Vessel” — Relax and Unwind with Sound Healing
Meet Susy Markoe Schieffelin: a Sound Healer, Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Reiki Master and Sobriety Coach. Her practices help empower and shape individuals into the best…
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A Hug a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
Need a hug? When you’re feeling sad or upset, one of the most common responses is to want to be comforted, and in many cases that means some sort of physical contact.
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GNI – Girls’ Night In!
In just three weeks, many of us will be able to cozy up with friends and family at home for an entire week, but until then, a girls’ night in can give you the boost of energy you need to it through the rest of the semester.
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Weighted Blankets: Do They Work?
If you are looking to relieve some of this stress and anxiety when it comes time to go to bed, a weighted blanket might be exactly what you need.
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It’s Gym Time
As dreaded as going to the gym may seem, with some good tips and tricks, it can be something that you look forward to.
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Better Bookworm, Better You
As the semester starts to wind down with stress-filled weeks leading up to finals, de-stress by cracking open … a book. That’s right. Spending your downtime with a good book has many benefits that can help you relax and improve your brain functions.
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Color Your Way to a Happier You
You might have thought you left the days of Crayola crayons and coloring books in elementary school, but it looks like coloring may be more beneficial now in college than during our childhood!
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