Posts tagged ucla
How Music Keeps Us Connected to Ourselves and to Each Other

When you’re first getting to know someone, one question you might ask is, “what kind of music do you like?” From sharing playlists or even playing background sounds during a Zoom study session, music has a powerful ability to bring people together even during the toughest of times.

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The Recipes That Brought Us Together: Plant-based Edition

Today, plant-based eating is gaining popularity as a way for people to express their beliefs about ethics, the environment, or wellness. It may seem daunting at first, but hopefully these recipes and perspectives from food bloggers Lisa Kitahara and Murielle Banackissa can inspire you!

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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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Running into a Community

As we begin to move back to campus and many of us search for a way to build and strengthen our communities, group exercise — both virtual and in-person — can be a great way to build those connections. And of course, an exercise community can be a motivator to build exercise habits and get a better workout!

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Expectations for Instant Availability

With the speed and convenience of modern technology, we have come to rely on virtual communication now more than ever, especially due to the stay-at-home regulations of the pandemic. As the swiftness of technological communication has increased, however, so have expectations for the promptness of our response times.

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Small PoC-Owned Businesses in the Pandemic

Small Business Saturday, a widespread initiative to shop at small businesses especially on Saturday, comes and goes every week. But why has this initiative taken off?

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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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Navigating a Relationship in Quarantine

Healthy relationships can already be difficult to maintain. Yet, lockdown just seems to make it harder than ever to keep relationships in check. As connections with others can seem like they’re falling apart amidst the pandemic, let’s discover how to make the best of any quarantine relationship.

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The Future of Plastic-Free Cosmetics

Plastic is everywhere: in our oceans, our food, and even in the atmosphere. No place is left untouched by plastic. To reduce plastic consumption, personal care products are a great place to start, as there are simple changes you can make to help reduce the amount of plastic in our environment while simultaneously benefiting yourself.

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Downtime is Productive: Eliminating The Shame around Self-Care

Work-related exhaustion, or burnout, is an increasingly common phenomenon negatively affecting human health on a global scale. By familiarizing yourself with the signs of burnout and learning to harness the power of downtime, you’ll be on your way to a new decade of prolific success.

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The Craze Over CBD: What’s the Hype?

What do makeup, sparkling water, and pet treats have in common? Well, you can buy them infused with CBD with just a quick search on the internet. Here are some of the main reasons for the popularity of CBD amongst the general public.

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How Rejection Affects Your Health

At some point, we’ve probably heard the words “We regret to inform you…” But rejection emails don’t need to be the end of our careers. Knowing about the effects of failure and rejection on our health, and having strategies to deal with these types of situations can help us turn our rejections into opportunities.

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The Sound of Healing: Shakti Sound Bath with Ana Netanel

In an era of booming technology and bustling cities, activities like meditation and yoga that are meant to calm and relieve stress have become increasingly popular. Among these relaxing programs, sound healing has garnered increasing attention in holistic health.

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Destigmatizing the Pill

Besides pregnancy prevention, the birth control pill has several health benefits that may be lesser known. This article will dissect various types of birth control pills and why they’re used not only to avoid pregnancy, but also to manage acne and period flow.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Starting a Herb Garden

The switch from dining halls to making your own meals is not an easy one, but having herbs on-hand to (all)spice up your cooking will have your meals tasting just like (carda)mom’s in no thyme and will certainly keep the dining hall nostalgia at bay (leaf).

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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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Destigmatizing Mental Health Medication

Although the topic of mental health is becoming increasingly normalized, there remains an overwhelming amount of stigma around mental health disorders, particularly in regards to medication. Let’s delve deeper into why stereotypes surrounding mental illness and medication are unfounded.

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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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Device-Free Activities to Do During Your Free Time

The amount of time we spend staring at our screens can add up and strain our eyes. We should be mindful about giving our eyes a break. Here are some fun activities that can be a great alternative to looking at our devices.

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