Why Wait for 2021?
2020 is most definitely not what most people planned for.. Since March of this year, the world has been completely changed. It was pretty hard…
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The Ultimate Winter Book List
A snowy winter day can call for three things—your favorite pair of pajamas, a big cup of hot chocolate and a nice book to settle…
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Card Making for Your Life
In the age of smartphones, text messages, social media, gifs, Zoom and instantaneous communication, there is something unexpected and special about receiving a card in…
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Best Self-Help Books
From career tips to relationship advice, there are lots of great self-help books on the market. But with so many options to choose from, how…
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Practicing Self-Affirmations
When negative thoughts intrude into our minds, it can be very hard to crawl away from them. However with some practice, learning how to use…
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Get Back in Sync with Asynchronous Classes
Asynchronous classes. A buzzword for the Fall 2020 semester and a new era of remote learning experiences. Translation: You never have to show up for…
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Tips to Start Liking “Hard” Activities and Making Them Habits
It is safe to say that everyone has been there before — waking up one random day feeling extremely motivated. Suddenly, you have the urge…
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How to Turn Jealousy into Motivation
Let’s face it: We’ve all been jealous of someone at some point in our lives. Whether it because of their looks, their job or the…
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4 Ways to Level Up in Quarantine
While some of your future plans, internships and jobs may currently be on hold, that doesn’t mean this time has to go completely to waste….
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Meet VALLEY’s Spring 2020 Self-Improvement Section Opener: Diana Weidner
Empowering — one word that Diana Weidner would use to describe her Penn State experience. “My story is just like any college student that has…
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App Spotlight: MasterClass
With about a month of social distancing under our belts, many people have spent time searching for new and creative ways to stay productive; however,…
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Dump Your Daily Worries: Morning Pages Journaling
Now more than ever, a lot of us are trying to look for more ways to decompress and relax our minds during a stressful time…
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WHOOP Fitness Band — Your Workout’s Best Friend
If you don’t already have an Apple Watch or a Fitbit, you definitely know someone else who does. Smart watches and fitness trackers have become…
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Trust Yourself and Eat with Intention
It seems like every month a new diet trend pops up telling us how to lose more weight, eat healthier and uphold a better lifestyle….
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The Biology of a Breakup
If you have ever experienced heartbreak, you know the sequence of events: long nights tossing and turning, questioning every decision, sleep deprivation and fatigue, putting on a strong face to the world, stalking your ex on social media, coming home listening to sad music and devouring Ben & Jerry’s.
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Wellness Wednesdays
It is no secret that the academic pressures of college can take a toll on the mental, emotional and physical health of students.
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How a Steady Schedule Can Change Your Life
Feeling the stress of a busy life? The life of a college student is anything but relaxed, so when it comes to classes, clubs, jobs and of course football games, a single day can lead to a whole lot of chaos if not planned out well.
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Senior Year: The Final Stretch
If you’re feeling excited about embarking on this last year of school, or may be hesitant to approach life with open arms, VALLEY has some tips on how to mentally prepare yourself for (possibly) one of the best years of your life.
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The Must-Read Book of the Summer: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
The truth is, we all care way too much about everything, which is why this self-improvement memoir written by Mark Manson is a must-read.
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Meet VALLEY’s Spring 2019 Self-Improvement Section Opener: Andrew Storck
Starting his Penn State career in 2017, Andrew Storck is a 34-year-old ceramics major from Allentown, Pennsylvania. Storck served in the military from 2005 to 2013, and he uses his passion for ceramics and paying it forward as a self-improvement mechanism and therapeutic process as a veteran.
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