Posts by jvargas
What You Need to Know About Peer Pressure
Everyone faces peer pressure at one time or another. Peer pressure is defined as “the influence wielded by others within the same social group.” It also refers to the effect this influence has on a person to conform to be accepted by their peers. Although peer pressure is commonly cast in a negative light, it’s not…
Read MoreThe Healing Power of Nature
Many of us crave the peace and quiet that comes with open, outdoor spaces — and for good reason. Nature allows us to step away from the demands of daily life. It comforts us and calms our nervous system. Being outside renews our spirits, encouraging us to look beyond our immediate circumstances. It also allows…
Read MoreThe Importance of Setting Realistic Goals
You’re nearly halfway through February, and despite your best intentions, you may be ready to abandon your New Year’s resolutions. You’re not alone! In fact, a majority of resolutions fail by the second month of the year. Maybe your goals aren’t clear or connected to your values. You might feel overwhelmed or discouraged, causing you to…
Read MoreThe Pros and Cons of In-Person Schooling
Thanks to the Omicron variant and a nationwide uptick in COVID-19 cases, many schools are opting to return to virtual learning in an effort to keep students, teachers, and their families safe and healthy. In other instances, students are fighting for a switch to remote learning, as the surging rate of infections has caused a…
Read MoreThe Pressures of Social Media for Young Adults
Social media plays a major role in many of our lives. Thanks to the incredible reach of these online platforms, we’re bombarded with new information constantly — much of which is not useful or even accurate. We also have access to it 24/7. It’s challenging enough to control our consumption during our regular routine, but…
Read MoreEpisode 221: Hope Part 1
Today, is part 1, of a 2 part episode on hope. As 2020 comes to a close, I think it’s safe to say we are all looking forward to 2021. We asked a number of people to provide us with messages of hope for the coming year, believing we all need to hold onto hope…
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