Pressure

As I begin my final year at Cal, I find myself wondering if the muscle memory is still there, curious if I’ve overcome the years of backaches and heartaches. So I do the unthinkable: I make my return to the gym.

I’m working to be confident in what I write every week. I tell myself at every rereading and every edit that if I put my best foot forward, I’ll make something worthwhile. Even if it’s just a list of recipes rather than a heartfelt confession like this, I know I’m putting in the steps to improve.

I made a choice in the span of a second with the burden of a ticking clock weighing on my shoulders. Stupid mistakes are inevitable.

I've learned that before you do anything else, the first friendship you should focus on is the relationship you have with yourself.

Doing less means refocusing my energy on activities that bring me joy and fulfillment so that I can maximize my potential in the long run.

More than just casual entertainment, sports is a means through which we touch upon and understand an emotion universal to human experience: loss.

No one is perfect, but if you feel the need to constantly work to keep your mind at bay, then maybe you should take some time to think more about this tendency and potentially discuss it further with a mental health professional.

For the most part, we probably all want to have sex that feels meaningful rather than quick or empty, and having sex you’re emotionally invested in makes for a better experience on many levels.

Congratulations on getting into UC Berkeley! With these tips in mind, you should be well-equipped to avoid the pitfalls of your first semester.