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Night Routine for Less Stress

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Hey guys! Sorry for the long break between posts last week. I've been a busy bee. But I'm here today addressing a common problem we students have: stress. It's basically ingrained in us. We've been experiencing stress for as long as we've been in school, and finding a way around it can be very difficult. But there's an easy way to eliminate at least a small part of this stress, and that's by creating a morning and night routine. This way, your day has a little bit of structure and you're making time for taking care of yourself. Today, we're focusing on the night routine. How to Create A Night Routine 1. Find out what you need most. This routine's purpose is to eliminate YOUR stress and make YOUR life easier. So decide what specific things you need to include in your routine to make sure you feel good. Here's my list: Wash my face and moisturize Do some nighttime yoga Read Pick out my outfit for the next day Put K Cup...

Mental Health Monday: ADHD

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Hello everyone, and happy Monday! Today I’ve got another Mental Health Monday for you. Today, we’re focused on ADHD. WHAT IS ADHD? ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and is associated with trouble paying attention and focusing, excessive activity, sitting still, and acting without thinking. ADHD can start in early childhood and can go into adulthood. The exact cause of ADHD is unknown, but it is usually hereditary. SYMPTOMS OF ADHD Symptoms for ADHD include: Hyperactivity Short attention span Fidgeting Impulsivity Forgetfulness Trouble focusing Mood swings Easily bored ADHD can also be asscociated with certain learning disabilities and depression. TREATMENT ADHD is not curable as of right now, but there are certain medications and therapies used to ease the symptoms, such as: Talk therapy Stimulants Cognition-enhancing medication Support groups A NOTE FROM ME I have struggled with ADHD my e...