Your Mom was a Teenage Girl Too
My therapist, my personal cheerleader, my gossip bestie: my mom. Everyone knows the drill: during long walks from class to class, you pull out your…
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That was me, too
“Yeah, I was such an awkward teen — I mean, look at what I was wearing in that picture!” “I want to travel back in…
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The Posture Problem
Correct posture portrays a person as more confident and presentable, but having good posture is not a given thing. Many of our postures suffer from…
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Where’d All The Time Go?
As the infamous Ferris Bueller once said: “Life moves pretty fast, if you don’t stop and look around once in a while you might miss…
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Testing Your Limits
Holistic methods of taking care of yourself have been proven to show benefits in several parts of your health. Yoga, acupuncture and other popular forms…
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Self-Improvement: A Step By Step Process
As a new academic year begins at Penn State, many students set an array of goals in order to become the best versions of themselves….
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The Silver Lining of It
What is so elusive about this “it” we often refer to? It may unravel an internal struggle, an untold story, or the fear of judgment….
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Meet VALLEY’s Spring 2024 Self-Improvement Section Opener: Sarah Strent
When do you know if something is a calling? For Sarah Strent, a fourth-year early childhood and elementary education student, the answer came in the…
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Embracing J.O.M.O: the Joy of Missing Out
In a world where F.O.M.O. (fear of missing out) is constantly promoted, it is refreshing to discover the opposite concept. The joy of missing out,…
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The Beauty of Birth Flowers
Did you know that you have a birth flower? Similar to birthstones, each month of the year is dedicated to a special flower that each…
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“Right person, wrong time?”
The concept of “right person, wrong time” has plagued the minds of many for years. You meet someone, you connect with them, get attached and…
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The Messy Bun Theory
What do you do when things aren’t going your way? When it feels like the entire world is weighing down on your chest? Do you…
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Finding Your Council for Life
Everyone has a friend who got into a relationship and seemingly went MIA. Whether it was for a month or three, this friend got a…
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“No” is a Complete Sentence.
Have you ever found it hard to say no to your friends, classmates or family members? Have you been put in uncomfortable situations like: “Can…
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Attachment v.s. Authenticity — a battle between core desires
Dr. Maté is a Canadian physician whose conceptualization of human core needs is helping many understand their traumas and illnesses. This article introduces and explores…
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Nine-to-Fives Are So Over
Throughout recent years, the way we work has changed. And now, Gen Z is tired of the typical nine-to-five work schedule. But why is this?…
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YOUNG IN LOVE … EARLY EVER AFTER
In marriage, stereotypes differ all around. Depending on where you come from, family history, or even beliefs, getting married early versus getting married at what…
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Not Everyone Wants to Pay for Therapy: At-Home Remedies that Improve Mental Health
With the semester coming to a close and ending with midterms, it is important to think about your mental health … know what your body…
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A British Perspective
Hustle culture in America is hardly an unknown phenomenon, with high school students loading up on AP classes fighting to get into a top college…
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You Were Awkward Once Too
We all have random flashbacks to a time in our lives that make us cringe with embarrassment and question, “Why was I like that?” At…
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