Monthly Archives: October 2020

Body Positivity Awareness: Embracing “flaws”

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Everyone has something that they are insecure about. Whether it’s scars, stretch marks, pimples, etc. Everyone has something that they wish they could change about themselves. Here’s why you shouldn’t want to change those things.

Every little thing you see as a “flaw” is what makes you unique. It what makes you different from everyone else, and being different from everyone is good. Do you know how boring this world would be if we all looked the same? Pretty boring.

The media doesn’t make it easy. With photoshop and other editing software all we see is people who look flawless. But the real truth flawless doesn’t exist. Everyone has something that makes them unique.

We are at a time where people are embracing their flaws more and more. Less photoshop in photos, more inclusivity in advertisements. It is getting better, but it can still be scary embracing the things we were told to hide away for the longest time.

When you are having a hard time embracing your flaws remember, everyone has something that they don’t like about themselves, but can you see everything people don’t like about themselves? Probably not. Which means there’s a high chance people out there don’t even see your “flaws” as flaws. You’re your biggest critic.

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An Easy Healthy Breakfast for College Students

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In college it is really easy to just grab what is cheap, and ready to go in the morning. Most of it leading to fast food, or sometimes just skipping breakfast all together. These Hash Brown Ham and Cheese Egg Cups will have you set for breakfast for the entire week You only need to take 35 minutes of your Sunday to prepare these for the week!

Ingredients:

1 cup Ham

1/4 tsp Garlic Powder

8 Eggs

20 oz Refrigerated Hash Browns

1/2 tsp Pepper

1 tsp Salt

1 1/2 cup Cheddar grated cheddar cheese

2 tbsp Milk

First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Once you’ve done that you mix all of the ingredients in a medium sized bowl until well blended. Grease your muffin tin and scoop the mixture into the tin. Place the tin in the oven for 30 minutes, or until golden brown and you’re done!

These hash brown ham and cheese egg cups are basically a breakfast casserole in a muffin tin. They are easy to make and you can substitute out ham for any meat you’d like. This recipe has definitely saved me from some unhealthy breakfasts or skipping in general. Remember: Coffee is not a meal. Have these hash brown ham and cheese egg cups WITH your coffee!

(Recipe and photo from: https://todayscreativelife.com/hash-brown-ham-and-cheese-egg-cups/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&utm_content=tribes&utm_term=481321508_16976718_109845)

How to Manage Stress

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Everyone has their own types of stress and everyone needs to find their own way to cope with their stress. There’s no way to avoid stress, but there are ways to make yourself feel better.

One thing that I always do when I start getting stress is to remove myself from the situation. Whether it’s something for work or something for school I simply pause and take a step back from the situation and analyze it. Why am I getting stress? What is causing my stress? What would relieve my stress? These are all questions I tend to ask myself to analyze the situation I’m in.

Once I step back from the situation, I give myself a break. Whether it is for 30 minutes or an hour. Give yourself a break. Grab your phone, earbuds, and water bottle and get outside.

Go for a walk. Fresh air is absolutely needed when dealing with a stressful day. Play your favorite music and go on a walk for at least 30 minutes to clear your head. Do some breathing exercises as well. The fresh air, the sunlight and the enjoyment you get from your music will all put yourself more in a relaxed and you will be ready to face your problem with a more positive mind.

Remember to also keep yourself hydrated to keep yourself energized and fresh. It’s a lot harder to face stressful situations when you feel dehydrated and groggy. And remember, the stress you’re feeling isn’t permanent. It will pass and you will accomplish what you need to accomplish. Stop putting so much pressure on yourself and relax. It’s going to be okay and you will get through it.

(Photo taken from: https://www.cedars-sinai.org/content/dam/cedars-sinai/blog/2019/07/common-physical-symptoms-of-hidden-stress.jpg)

Self Care After a bad day

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Everyone has bad days. Bad days can really take a toll on someone’s mental and physical health. It is important to treat yourself and give yourself some extra love after a day that could be physically and/or mentally draining.

One of the most important things I cannot emphasize enough is journaling. Whether it’s in an actual journal or typed in a google document. Write about your day and everything that happened that might have made it back. Write your feelings and the thoughts going through your head. Spilling out all of those thoughts onto the page will be a relief on your brain. Also, once all your thoughts our out, you’ll feel less of a need to think about it anymore.

Give your body some extra love. Put on your favorite music, light some candles, take a hot bath or shower and relax. It’s okay to spoil yourself. After your bath or shower make or order your favorite meal. Don’t worry about the health benefits, eat what you want to eat. Again, it’s okay to spoil yourself especially after a tough day.

Get your meal, get your coziest blanket and watch your favorite show or movie. Enjoy a break from the stress and enjoy yourself. Your day never has to end bad, there are things you can do to make it better. Talk on the phone with your favorite person, hang out with some close friends. A bad moment should never define your whole day.

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