Thrive Thursdays

 Caring, compassion, and community needs to take its place.
October 01, 2020
I am the daughter of a retired law enforcement officer of 35 years.
Protect your inner child.
September 17, 2020
As a college student, I see caring for myself as a privilege rather than something necessary and vital.
鈥淯nexpected kindness is the most powerful, least costly, and most underrated agent of human change鈥 -Bob Kerrey
August 27, 2020
We usually perform random acts of kindness when we first meet someone or for a stranger. We buy our new friends鈥 food and offer to drive them places, we compliment strangers and hold the door for them. But what happens...
The health and safety of any individual is a priority.
August 20, 2020
The Center for Disease Control defines health disparities as 鈥減reventable differences in the burden of disease, injury, violence, or opportunities to achieve optimal health that are experienced by socially disadvantaged...
Social media is a staple in our lives.
August 13, 2020
If you were to catch me outside class, odds are I鈥檓 on my phone and on social media. I would say the same goes for my peers, as most of the time we feel compelled to see what Lizzo just posted on Instagram or what our...
Feeding your body includes feeding your mind
August 06, 2020
Brain food. We all use the term now and then, but what criteria do you use to decipher what is and what isn鈥檛 brain food?
All it takes is one step.
July 30, 2020
I come from a cultural background where mental health is viewed more as something you鈥檙e supposed to deal with from within. Talking about your feelings, especially ones such as anxiety and depression is viewed as too vulnerable...
Being humble takes a few steps.
July 24, 2020
In a world becoming ever-more dominated by social media, there is a greater focus on one鈥檚 self-image.
Fireworks
July 22, 2020
CW: mentions PTSD and suicide Setting off fireworks on the Fourth of July is a long-standing tradition meant to celebrate America鈥檚 freedom.
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July 09, 2020
These past few weeks have been frustrating, disheartening, uplifting, and empowering, all at the same time.

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