Author Archives: Chloe Crosby

The holidays can be a time of joy and family for many, but it can also be a time of loneliness, stress, and overwhelm. Here are some tips and tricks for keeping a good peace of mind during the winter months. Be kind to yourself. Whether that be through self-care, getting enough sleep, not lettingContinue reading “Dealing with Stress Around the Holidays”

With Black Friday coming in two days, here are some of the best deals this year. Michaels is the perfect place to go for the craft person in your life. Michaels is offering 20% off regular-priced purchases along with $100’s off Christmas trees. There are plenty of offers o their website to browse through. AtContinue reading “Best Places to go on Black Friday”

With winter and the holidays approaching, stress and depression can be on the rise. Here are some tips for dealing with depression during these times. Get a UV light. One way to help with depression is to get a UV light to have lit while doing other tasks like journaling or crocheting. There are multipleContinue reading “How to Deal with Seasonal Depression”

Whether you are going through a rough time or just need a mood boost, these are three tips to increase your mental well-being. Track your mood in a journal. This may seem small, but trying to get out how you feel on a page can be extremely beneficial. If you’re stressed, you are taking theContinue reading “Tips for Boosting Your Mental Health”

Whether it’s work, friendships, or relationships – setting boundaries is an important step toward having a healthy mental space and healthy relationships. But how do you know what boundaries to set and when to set them? Here are some ways to do so. Types of boundaries to set. According to Michelle C. Brooten-Brooks, LMFT withContinue reading “Learning to Set Boundaries”

For many college students, finals season or exam season is rapidly approaching. It can be a time of increased stress which can cause physical and mental decline. Here are some tips for dealing with exam season stress to get through this time as smoothly as possible. Write everything you have to do down. This mayContinue reading “Dealing with Stress During Finals Season”

Anxiety can be triggered by a multitude of things: school, work, social situations, and more. Here are some helpful tips on how to calm yourself down when anxious thoughts arise. Practice breathing exercises. Of the many breathing exercises, here is one I find especially helpful. It is called box breathing or square breathing. Start byContinue reading “How to Calm Yourself Down When Anxious”

Negative thoughts come from many different places, but reframing how you think can be beneficial to your mental health. Here are some healthy ways to challenge negative thoughts when they arise. Ask yourself why you are thinking the negative thought. Perhaps you made a small error in class and think to yourself, “I’m the worstContinue reading “Ways to Challenge Negative Thoughts”

Here are some ways to make your home more eco-friendly in 2022 and beyond. The first tip is to make sure your home is properly insulated. Proper insulation not only keeps your home at the temperature you want, but can also lower your carbon footprint and your energy bills. There are plenty of tips onlineContinue reading “Ways to Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly”

Tossing and turning every night? Feeling lethargic in the morning? Here are some helpful tips on how to get better sleep at night. Avoid taking long naps throughout the day and stick to a sleep schedule. Try to go to bed at the same time every night and wake up at the same time everyContinue reading “How to get better sleep”