self-care

I want to share some prompts that you can tackle when you’re out of town for a weekend. They might help if you’ve ever felt like living in Berkeley has caused a sense of loneliness that feels difficult to overcome.

Whether you prefer a day of relaxation or productivity, creating the perfect Sunday reset routine can help you make the most of this valuable time. In this article, we'll explore how to have the perfect Sunday reset that leaves you feeling refreshed and ready to tackle the upcoming week.

Instead, I try to think of myself and my body sort of like a houseplant or a pet. What would my body like today? What does it need? A walk in the sunlight or tucking myself into bed early?

I recently came down with a cold, so I decided to put together a list of tips and tricks that help me survive for those also feeling under the weather.

To this day, I’ve filled six journals. I find it so nostalgic and special to be able to look back on moments of my life, and ultimately my past self. If you’re like me and need some initial guidance to get your creative juices flowing, here’s a few of my favorite prompts that you can use in your journal.

Whether it’s a bothersome, distracting ad that pops up mid-Netflix binge or I spill my coffee all over my new shirt, it remains my choice as to whether I react with frustration. And now, I simply choose not to.

Much like most of GenZ, I spend hours doomscrolling through TikTok. And guess what pops up every five reels? The “everything shower,” hailed as the holy grail of mental and physical health. Imposter in the world of self-care alert: I’m not quite totally sure what ‘everything’ consists of.

But, that’s the thing. I’m a college student with a busy schedule, and these little treats keep me going throughout the week. 

Stress: it looms over us like a rain cloud even on sunny days, hangs heavy in the gut when exam grades are released, and keeps us awake long after the lights are out. However, as pervasive as it is, we seem to have a slim understanding of what stress really is or how to deal with it sustainably.

In the midst of our fast-paced and demanding lives, it's all too easy to become ensnared in the web of responsibilities, deadlines and obligations. Nonetheless, amidst this whirlwind of activity, it remains imperative to carve out moments devoted to self-care and personal indulgence.