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A person is standing in the foreground of the photo holding a heart made of string lights and smiling. They are surrounded by lights and their face is lit up.

A person is standing in the foreground of the photo holding a heart made of string lights and smiling. They are surrounded by lights and their face is lit up.

How to Build a Self-love Mindset

A college student discusses ways to practice self-love.

Jan 10, 20245 min read

A young woman in a gold yellow shirt is facing the camera, with a joyful smile is holding up her hands in the shape of a heart.

A young woman in a gold yellow shirt is facing the camera, with a joyful smile is holding up her hands in the shape of a heart.

Self-love

A college student discusses self-love, self-acceptance, and why it's important to take care of our mental and physical health.

Dec 26, 20232 min read

A young person is standing in front of a plain, white wall, smiling with her eyes closed and both hands held up to her heart, like she is giving herself a hug.

A young person is standing in front of a plain, white wall, smiling with her eyes closed and both hands held up to her heart, like she is giving herself a hug.

Older and Wiser

A college student discusses her experience with low self-esteem, why therapy is helpful, and how others can improve their self-esteem.

Sep 28, 20236 min read

A young person is looking at her reflection in a mirror and smiling. She is holding a tube of coral-colored lipstick and has drawn a colorful heart around her face in the mirror. She is happy and joyful.

A young person is looking at her reflection in a mirror and smiling. She is holding a tube of coral-colored lipstick and has drawn a colorful heart around her face in the mirror. She is happy and joyful.

To the Years I Questioned if I Was Ever Pretty Enough…

A college student discusses her experience with beauty standards and finding her self-worth.

Jun 29, 20232 min read

Four people are standing in their underwear facing the camera holding a sign that says, "All bodies are good bodies!!" They are of different ethnicities, body sizes, shapes, and are staring at the viewer with strength and confidence.

Four people are standing in their underwear facing the camera holding a sign that says, "All bodies are good bodies!!" They are of different ethnicities, body sizes, shapes, and are staring at the viewer with strength and confidence.

Social Media and Body Image

A college student discusses social media's negative effect on body image.

Apr 9, 20232 min read

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