When a Word Can’t Define Everything — When people think of psychological disorders they often think of schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, and depressive disorders. Yet, there’s a profound difference in how each patient with a disorder is labeled. Commonly, people think of someone “who has depression” compared to “someone being a schizophrenic.” The differences lay in the wording…

For The Pet Lovers — When it comes to pet training it can be overwhelming. Everyone has their own opinions, and their own “right and wrong ways to train their animals.” But when it comes to training a pet, is there really a best method? I grew up on a small farm with many animals…

A Time for the 20’s — A few days ago, my neighbor (the kindest person ever) and I were talking on our front porch. We were chatting about her upcoming vacation, her job, my classes… pretty regular things. …

Calling All Craft Lovers — If you’re like me, then your craft ideas are more of a science experiment gone wrong! Regardless, you still love making cute crafts — as long as they’re simple to make! So here’s an easy, fun craft for your next friends night or for your spare time: Floral Resin Coasters! …

Two years ago, I worked as a hostess at a Virginia winery. I spent most of the summer wearing my favorite tie-dye shirts and several pairs of worn sneakers. I spent most of the days walking up and down a steep hill filled with seventy-five numbered picnic tables. …

Please Don’t Use These Words in Your Self-Help Articles — Words have the potential to be meaningful. But what happens when the same words get tossed around without proper explanation or context? The entire article becomes a snooze fest… and nobody wants to read that. I love reading self-help articles as well as writing them. I believe that change and…

It’s Only Taken Me 20 Years of Trying — My hair has been notoriously frizzy and poofy. It’s kind of how I’d picture Hermione Granger’s hair would be — except it’s less cool. I’m not a fashion major or a stylist but I’ve always thought that it would be nice to get my hair to curl instead of be…

Your cat might be giving you one of their nine lives — So you’ve been wanting a pet but someone in your household says no… Well now you have one more reason to make your case and to get that furry friend. Not only do cats and dogs provide laughs and smiles, but several studies suggest that they might extend our years…

Which Kind of Busy is Your Life? Have you ever been so excited to talk to someone — then you ask them how they’re doing, and they respond by saying that “they’re tired” and then digress into an hour-long speech about “everything they have to do?” …