By: Juliana Cuadra What if…What would happen if… What if they think… All these phrases have one thing in common: They are only possibilities. If the majority of your thoughts include “what if” statements, you may be overthinking things. I know we all are experiencing some degree of anxiety during this pandemic, and I would […]
By: Morgan Goldwich When we as the Orange and Blue Magazine staff picked “Happy” to be the theme of our Spring 2020 issue, we knew it would be relevant, but we couldn’t predict just how much so. Our eyes were on a polarized political climate, rising global temperatures, daily hardships faced by our friends, families […]
By: Victoria Fortier There is a way to keep your home clean, and it doesn’t involve Lysol. It’s something a little more natural. And green. It is plants. More specifically, it’s the adding of indoor plants to your home. I know times have changed. We all are doing things a little differently now. We use […]
By: Kayla Price After a long day at work or classes, all most people can think about is going home and relaxing. One of my favorite ways to do this is with essential oils. Using essential oils is a nice way of having an inexpensive spa night in the luxury of your own home! Orange […]
By: Morgan Goldwich Whether you live in a communal dorm room, a luxury apartment or one of Gainesville’s many rustic houses, your home should be a place of solitude after a long day. University of Kentucky gerontology professor Graham Rowles notes the strong evidence for people’s mood being influenced by their environment. He said that, […]
By: Savannah Phillips The lights are dim. Relaxing music and a soft, soothing voice are the only noises within ear shot. The voice tells you to focus on your breath and let any other thoughts that don’t serve you fade away. You feel recharged, rejuvenated and ready to live life to the fullest. This might […]
By: Victoria Fortier Do you know how many times you have checked Instagram today? What about how many posts you’ve scrolled past on Facebook? Regardless of your preferred social media app, it is a fact that many people are spending a lot of time staring at their screens. In fact, studies suggest that most Americans spend a minimum of […]
By: Juliana Cuadra I’m not going to lie. There are days when I feel so bad about myself that I don’t want to get out of bed. Nights that I lie awake staring at the ceiling thinking about something stupid I did years ago. Moments where I think I should lose weight or study more […]