What to do when the power goes out: Mental health edition by Taylor Bennett | Jan 7, 2022 | Mental Health Topics, Self-Care On January 3rd, a snowstorm pummelled the East Coast, and Fredericksburg, Virginia (my home) got the brunt of it. The first couple hours of snowfall were idyllic. I enjoyed the white, winter backdrop in the window behind me, as I sipped my coffee and completed the day’s journal entry (hello,…
Stop binge-watching, start gaming: Why you should play video games and how to contend with toxic gaming culture by Jason Crosby | Aug 20, 2021 | Media Use, Mental Health Topics, Self-Improvement I used to think that adults who play video games regularly were people who couldn’t face reality; man-child troglodytes who retreat into their sweaty lair in order to avoid the sun and going on dates. I’d long shoved video games into a corner of my head, adding to a mental…
Self-care isn’t just the latest trend: Taking a bath, watching Netflix, napping, and other underrated activities can improve your mental and emotional wellness by Taylor Bennett | Oct 7, 2020 | Mental Health Topics, Self-Care What do you look forward to at the end of a long day or week? Maybe it’s a bubble bath with your favorite book in hand. Or, maybe it’s watching the next episode of your current Netflix binge. Whatever it is, it probably centers around taking a well-deserved break—letting your…