While the Praise our Peeps section is normally a space to call out all the excellent things we have seen from the members of our community, it’s important to remind ourselves that while we celebrate women during March that we do so with intersectionality in mind. This article from The Daily Campus is a great […]
It’s important to work on being spontaneous, especially since the pandemic has left our best-laid plans in disarray. While being spontaneous can just be a thing we use to find joy, according to this article “We also need spontaneity to embrace change”. The tips from this article include things like meditation, disrupting routines, and getting […]
You can’t always expect to be the smartest person in the room but you can promise to be the hardest working. – Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson
It is really important that we continue to have meaningful conversations, studies have found that when we do, we tend to be happier. A lot of people are reluctant to have meaningful conversations with strangers but once we get over the presumed awkwardness these deep conversations lead to a stronger sense of connection and satisfaction. “Human […]
A little bit of a two for one: Revisiting one of my favorites for this week’s Ear Candy, Golden Years by David Bowie. There isn’t much to say about the song or the artist that hasn’t been said but it’s been on my mind recently because of its use in the movie A Knight’s Tale. […]
The Creation District is a Sacramento area programming hub that provides a safe haven for creation, discovery, activism, daring, and dream-making for youth and young adults experiencing homelessness. By offering so many programs like Open Studio, Music Experimentation Lab, and Open Stage sessions the Creation District is doing essential work in Sacramento, and we cannot […]
While we spend a lot of time focusing on mitigating the negative experiences and feelings associated with anxiety one of the most important steps we can take is being more mindful when we are doing well. For more details on this theory of moments and mindfulness check out this article from TED.
“You didn’t just find a self out there waiting. You had to make one. You had to create who you wanted to be.” — Brit Bennett
I have been absolutely geeking out on the Vox Conversations Podcast for a few weeks now, so much so that my friends have started to question my sanity. Lead by Sean Illing and Jamil Smith, “Vox Conversations brings you discussions between the brightest minds and the deepest thinkers; conversations that will cause you to question […]
As we come near the close of our first full year of quarantine, nothing really quite captures how I feel as well as the first line of Changes: “Things could be stranger, but I don’t know how.” The song lives up to its name, it gives me a feeling of growth, learning to appreciate what […]
It’s always so cool to see students advocating for themselves and their peers, especially when it comes to providing resources centering wellbeing. Through-out the past 18 months Students in Southern California have pushed to make change in their state when it comes to providing Holistic Mental Health Support.
We have really missed each other, and connecting is more important than ever. If you are planning on being together for the holidays or the start of a new year, here are some tips for making sure you and your loved ones are safe. They’re all things we have heard before, but the reminder can’t […]