celebrating the different types of love
Nothing wrong with romance but it is time to celebrate all different type of connections, affections and love we hold near and dear to our hearts.
how to stay kind to myself?
While we welcome the new year, many folks will be looking forward to new goals or revisiting past goals. Others may also chose not to make a goal and just be. Whichever way we ring in the new year, always keep in mind that we are perfectly human, and to stay kind to ourselves.
coming out day!
For many in our community, National Coming Out Day is can be a difficult, especially in at this time. We are here to say, queer joy is resistance and self- care!
it’s okay not to be okay
Normalizing conversations about suicide and suicide ideation can be a tool to suicide prevention and may help folks in connecting to resources and support.
how do i deal with school stress?
College can be a source of happiness, but also can be overwhelming sometimes. At those times that school feels like a weight on your shoulders it is useful to have some tools to cope with it.
Stress comes in many forms, and normally is our body’s response to a disruption in our routine. Short-term stress can help you raise a grade or finish an essay, but when it turns into long-term it can lead to physical side effects like trouble concentrating, difficulty making decisions, irritability, a lack of energy, appetite changes, trouble sleeping and anxiety about the future.
self-compassion: what is it, actually?
Dr. Kristin Neff is a leading researcher on this topic and she defines self-compassion with three parts:
The first is practicing self-kindness rather than self-judgment - meaning that you recognize your pain and treat yourself gently instead of trying to ignore that you’re hurt or dismiss your own feelings.