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 […]
By: Lourdes Hernandez I grew up in South Florida, where Cuban cafeterias are more common in shopping centers than traditional coffee shops, and every gathering or family party ends with a round of cafecito for everyone. I’m not sure when I fell in love with coffee, but my upbringing definitely attributed to it. Now, as […]
By: Katherine Lugo Do you ever think of all the things you need to do and suddenly feel the need to scream because you know there’s something you are missing? I do. And I’m sure I’m not alone. As a college student, I often found myself drowning in a pool of assignments, study guides, research […]
By: Anastasia Sims Everyone is so daunted by New Year’s resolutions. There’s so much pressure to change everything about your life at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve. But resolutions are just goals, and we all make goals everyday. Goals are a part of life. They’re almost as necessary are breathing and water; […]