How Harsh Can The Media Be?

I am from Minnesota. I don't live in the UK but I have heard of Caroline Flack. The first time I heard about her was when One Direction was on X-Factor. She was the host of the show. I didn't know about anything that was happening in her life last year to the beginning of …

Working On Us Week 27 – Mental Health and Holiday Season

BeckiesMentalMess has come out with another holiday prompt. Check out her blog if you would like to participate. I don't have too many memories or stories to share about Christmas with my family. When I was little, I loved watching a Barney Christmas movie. It was on a tape and not a DVD. Every single …

What did I ask for this Christmas?

I remember when I was younger my family would receive so many toy magazines in the mail. There would be Toys R Us, Fleet Farm, a discount one and more. I would go through all of them and think about how I wanted them all. Some of them I even recalled seeing on TV. If …

World Kindness Day

Happy world kindness day. This international holiday started in 1998 to help people spread more kindness to others by World Kindness Movement. They created this day to highlight good deeds that happen in different communities throughout the world. Positivity and kindness can go a long way to bring people together. It doesn't matter what race …

Should We Make Decisions Based On Our Emotions?

When I think about all of the decisions I have made recently, I didn't put much thought into them. I chose the option I felt like I wanted to make. An example is these past weeks, there are things in my relationship that I want that I don't feel like I am going to get. …

A Woman’s Health Is More Than Numbers On A Scale – Cassey Ho Social Experiment

When I opened my email, I had received a new newsletter from Blogilaties about a new video she just posted on YouTube. Before I get into that I should explain who Blogilaties is. Blogilaties is an online fitness company run owned by Cassey Ho. She offers free fitness and diet advice on her blog and …

Why Do Halloween Movies Make Us Scared?

You are sitting on the couch at night with all the lights turned off. You are alone in the dark watching a horror movie the night before Halloween. A scene starts to play when a jump scare happens that causes you to jump. Your heart is racing and you huddle further back into the corner …

How To Find The Right Winter Gear To Keep Warm

Even though it is only autumn, it feels like winter is already here. The temperatures are dropping to the 30's which means it is cold enough to snow. Depending on where you live, the winter months can mean warm weather, mild winters or deadly winters. I live in Minnesota. The winters here are the worst …

New Study Decides If Social Media Affects Mental Health

On Instagram, it seems like everyone has a way better life than me. They are traveling the world and have brand new cars. They go to fancy events, have their own family and seem very happy. They are much prettier than me too. This makes me jealous and feel like I am not living my …

The Dangers Of Suicide In The Media

For the past couple years, there has been of articles about suicides in the media. There have been many celebrities, mental health speakers, athletes and more. It has brought more awareness that it is a problem. Is it a good thing to share on social media though? The first time I read about someone in …