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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The Danger of “What Ifs”
We’ve all laid in bed at night reminiscing on the day or the week we’ve had trying to fall asleep. Our mind travels to embarrassing…
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How to Brag About Yourself Without Being a Jerk
Nobody likes a bragger. But sometimes it’s essential to talk yourself up and showcase all the great things you do. What if your inability to…
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Treading the Line of Nostalgia
Like many of life’s pleasures, too much of a good thing can unknowingly turn for the worst — nostalgia being one of them. The feelings…
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A Deeper Look into Your Life Mottos
Why is it so easy to forget our goals – exercising for health, meditating for peace of mind or eating healthy foods? Distraction and coping…
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Are We Alone Together?
Technology has transformed the way we live and interact with one another. If you went out to a restaurant twenty years ago, it was common…
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Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Aries Season
It’s finally mid-March. You know what that means? It’s Aries season. Here’s Some Quick Facts About Aries to Get Started: The ruling planet is Mars…
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VALLEY’s Tips For Balancing Relationships During a Depressive Episode
When a depressive episode kicks in, it can be hard to balance the things you usually are able to on a normal day. Even the…
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The Struggles of Being the Third Wheel in Your Friend Group
Have you ever felt like the odd one out in your friend group? Does it ever seem like your friends have a stronger connection with…
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The Art of Loneliness…
Being alone in college can be quite polarizing. The act of “grinding it out” daily can take a huge toll on your mental health. I…
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Content Creation: Overcoming Fear and Embracing Vulnerability
Have you ever gone to post a picture you took on Instagram, but stopped yourself out of fear that others would judge you? If so,…
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The Spring Break Curse
The bees are buzzing and the days are getting longer as we finally feel spring on the horizon. We trade our boots for sandals and…
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Listening To Your Mind: The Inner Critic VS The Inner Carer Voice
A core component of mindfulness is listening — listening to ourselves. Yet, when we listen to the voices in our heads, the negative has the…
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Exploring The World of Escapism
When life throws us stress and anxiety, it can sometimes seem impossible to catch our breaths. It can feel like you’re drowning amongst the waves…
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TED Talk vs. TikTok: Adopting Mindful Habits
Do you ever catch yourself mindlessly scrolling through TikTok? Although social media has become an integral part of our lives, we still find ourselves spending…
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The Myth of the Cool Girl
“She’s different than other girls, man, she’s a cool girl.” The “cool girl” is a male fantasy — a concoction of everything straight men wish…
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How to Start Implementing Micro Habits
People are creatures of habit. The coffee you drink each morning, the skincare routine you do every night, and many other rote tasks are what…
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The Emergence of Face Dysmorphia: Face Filters and Gua Shas
It comes to no surprise that social media has brought us a plethora of insecurities and given us dysmorphia of all kinds. Mayo Clinic defines…
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Feel-good Youtubers For A Bad Day
Everyone has the occasional bad day where all you want to do is lie in bed and not talk to anyone. Take it from VALLEY—…
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