Winter break: a magical couple of weeks filled with food, friends, and stretchy pants. As much as we love the holidays, our waistline doesn’t. Indulgence can be good, but if you’re like us, constantly stuffing your face quickly becomes a bittersweet type of discomfort. Exercise might be the last thing on your mind, so here’s […]
Time Management
5 Ways to Take a Break from Finals
Hooray for finals season!—said no one ever. It’s crunch time for classes which means due dates on due dates on due dates. It can be easy to get overwhelmed by those heavy workloads, but don’t fret, dear reader, I am here to help. Here are five ways to de-stress and take a break from the […]
5 Fall Fun Activities for Thanksgiving Break
Finally it’s Thanksgiving break and all we want to do is curl up in bed and binge watch all of the Netflix we haven’t had time to watch during the semester. It seems like the best way to spend break is by doing nothing at all (Bed+Netflix=Love). But remember Thanksgiving break is just a quick […]
Fitness Friday: A Lazy Girl’s Guide to Staying Fit
People are constantly saying, “get in the habit of going to the gym,” “eat healthy,” and “don’t be lazy.” But for us girls whose beds call for us the moment we walk in our rooms, staying fit can be a struggle. From someone who understands this eternal battle, but hits the snooze button too often, […]
5 Ways to Make Waking Up Easier
Daylight Savings Time is here! For that one perfect night we got an entire extra hour of sleep—#BlessUp. I hope you enjoyed that little victory for as long as you could because it also means WINTER IS COMING. This is that tragic time of year where it gets darker sooner and infinitely colder, both perfect […]
The Most Important Things I’ve Learned in My First Month of Freshmen Year
It seems like just yesterday I was buying bedding and pencils and worrying about leaping into college life. Six weeks later, it’s safe to say I’m basically an expert. I mean, I’ve survived the worst part of freshmen year: adjusting. Can someone give me an award or something? Here’s my sage advice for other college […]
Fitness Friday: 5 Ways to Make Time for Fitness
With professors starting to load on the homework and clubs and friends becoming a priority, making time to take care of your body might be the last thing on your mind. No time for the gym? No problem. These five simple changes can help fit your body’s fitness into your daily schedule. 1. Walk Everywhere Taking […]