The weeks after spring break can be the most stressful of the semester. There are no more breaks nor days off until the end of the semester and the motivation from the beginning of the year is slowly decreasing. I gathered these tips that will help you stay productive during this time. Tidy up in … Continue reading 6 Tips for Increasing Productivity
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March Quote of the Month
"Be patient with yourself, nothing in nature blooms all year." I went through a rough patch. I cried to the point where I couldn't remember a day I had not cried. I felt something on me, preventing me from breathing correctly. There was a never-ending to-do list on my mind. Guilt spread through me whenever … Continue reading March Quote of the Month
Tips For A Healthy Relationship with Social Media
Social media can be a wonderful tool to expand your brand as well as to stay in contact with friends and family. But being on social media for long periods of time can feel like a drag, and in some cases becomes unhealthy. While I applaud those that go to the extreme of deleting all … Continue reading Tips For A Healthy Relationship with Social Media
Goal Setting For 2019
It's the beginning of the year and all I see are "new year, new me" posts. Don't you just love them? Actually, yes. If you are anything like me, then the start of the new year brings forth a sense of freshness and motivation. In a way, the new year is a chance to start … Continue reading Goal Setting For 2019
Chicana
Growing up in a Mexican household while living in the United States is not necessarily easy. From the outside world, there is this pressure to assimilate into American culture. Even little things, like people being shocked you do not understand a pop culture reference, make you feel like the oddball. Withing your family and Mexican … Continue reading Chicana
Yes, You Do See Color
Whenever a race-related issue comes up, there is always that one person that asks "Why does everything have to be about color?" Even worse, is the person that says "I don't see color." Well, I have some shocking news for you. The first two things we notice about anyone is their gender and the color … Continue reading Yes, You Do See Color
How I Got Here
Writing is my escape from the world, but at the same time, it is how I connect to it. Writing allows me to be creative, get my thoughts and feelings out. On the days when I feel like drowning, writing throws that life jacket over to me. It is why I am writing this on … Continue reading How I Got Here