Skincare as Self-Care

I’ll be the first to admit, I like simplicity. I come home at the end of the day exhausted; the last thing I want to do is spend a half-hour getting ready for bed.

The thought of a “skincare routine” always intimidated the hell out of me… but part of self-acceptance and love is taking care of my body, and I was letting my skin go uncared for. I could give a flying leap about what others think about my face or my body (most of the time), but I feel it’s important to care for the skin I’m in because I only get one go-around.

Katie MurraySeptember 11, 2020Comment

There's No "Right" Timeline for Success

There’s no timeline for having your shit together.

Mental HealthKatie MurrayFebruary 16, 2020 Comment

Graduation: The Things No One Talks About

Everyone plays Senior Week off as being this wonderful week of drinking, spending time with your friends, and making enough memories to last a lifetime. What doesn’t hit home until you’re living it, however, is the flood of emotions and state of confusion.

Here's to 2019

2018 was a year of countless adventures and successes for me. But beyond all the accolades and achievements, there are many things I’ve come to realize about myself, about others, and about the world, and I’d like to share a few with you.

Stop Trying to Make Sense of My Anxiety

OK, so here’s the thing: we want to end the stigma against mental illness. We NEED to end the stigma against mental illness. But some people think the way to do this is by us explaining to them what makes us anxious.

Jealousy

Being green with envy is one of the most toxic qualities that humans possess. It controls our desires, our relationships, and sometimes even our livelihoods.

It's Time for a Break

Social media: it's our boredom buster, our "socialization" (but not really), our favorite way to share our lives… and sometimes, stimulation overload.

It's OK to Not Be OK

Every once in a while, we all have those moments where the world seems to come crashing down around us.

Katie MurrayJune 21, 2018mental health, happiness, anxiety, depression, mental illness, positivity Comments

Anxiety Is...

In recent months, mental health has been an increasingly prevalent topic of public dscussion, but it’s hard to really understand it unless you’ve experienced it firsthand.

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