mental-health
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The first changes in medical school students
*I would like to warn everyone that this post contains some morbid content and discusses themes like death. * I heard this quote yesterday from the new Bob Dylan movie with Timmothee Chalamet. He said that rather than finding oneself, we simply choose to be different and embody something we want. I like that much…
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Learning to Set Healthy Boundaries
Learning to set boundaries is one of the most significant lessons I learned in my gap year. Coming from an immigrant household, much of my family does not understand some western terminology, and teaching them while teaching myself was challenging. Learning to accept myself as someone who has emotions and requires care in all realms,…
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Embracing Fluidity: Finding Yourself in Your Twenties
I think one of the challenging but important realizations for people in their twenties is that we’re not set in stone. Everything seems to move at an exponential pace, and the world tells us to get married, get a job, run, run, run. And we’re not truly left time to explore ourselves. Because the job,…
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Study Better: 5 Science-Backed Study Tips
The best thing you can do optimize your studying is learn how to do it effectively. Our brains have insane capabilities and coming from someone who works in a neuro lab and majored in a cognitive neuroscience field, I know how to help you maximize your potential. My list for most effective studying habits go…
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Navigating Life’s Challenges: A Guide to Women’s Self-Care
As women, we are extremely capable and often overlooked. People don’t assume we can be decisive or serious, although they expect us to handle many tasks at once. I’m the eldest daughter of a very big family, and I know how heavy the pressure can feel when people expect the world from you. I’m a…
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