Posts tagged UCLA
Building Our Social Circles and Keeping In Touch Virtually

As we transition back to our pre-pandemic social lives, it is important to build on the connections we have and get ourselves reaccustomed to engaging with a variety of people. Discover social activities to share with the people you already know as well as conversation starters to foster new relationships.

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Outdoor Immersion and Our Health

It’s easy to forget the outdoors in the bustle of modern life, but the pandemic has brought out a renewed enthusiasm for the outdoors in many. More people have been going hiking, running, and biking. But how does spending time outdoors affect our physical and mental health?

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Minimalism: Decluttering Your Physical and Mental Spaces

The concept of minimalism not only refers to a decluttering of your living spaces and lifestyle, but it can also translate to your mindset and how you approach certain activities. Here, we’ll be discussing different concepts of minimalism, how it may benefit your mental health, and some advice on how to get started!

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Befriending Stress for the Better

Stress is commonly seen as a threat to our productivity and wellbeing. College students are notoriously known for being one of the most stressed-out groups in society. But what if we reinterpreted stress for the better? Discover why stress may actually be a friend, and not a foe.

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Do Blue Light Glasses Really Work? A College Student's Experience

I’ve begun wondering: if all my friends are wearing blue light glasses, would I benefit from wearing them too? My curiosity was piqued, and I did some research to investigate the usefulness of blue light glasses before trying the glasses myself.

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Paper vs Digital: Choosing the Best Note-Taking Method for You

A new quarter means new classes with new professors to take notes from. With Fall Quarter online, many students have started to taking notes digitally while others stay true to the good old-fashioned pen and paper. The question is, how should you take notes?

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Democratizing Wellness

When you think of wellness, what do you think of? What images and thoughts pop into your head? And who do you think of? Maybe it’s green smoothies. Waking up early, putting on Lululemons, and doing yoga. Your local soccer mom stopping at Whole Foods on the way back from Barry’s Bootcamp. The superfoods aisle of the grocery store.

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A Recipe for Good Hygiene

It’s easy to see that the pandemic has changed our daily routines and how we interact with each other. Hygienic practices like washing our hands and social distancing are emphasized now more than ever. But what has not been emphasized as much is proper hygiene in our own kitchens!

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Going Offline: What Really Happens During a Digital Detox