Written by Jessica Peterson, MS, RD, CDCES, Registered Dietician Nutritionist When we think of eating disorders we often think about the emancipated, white, teenage girl staring at herself in the mirror grasping for the fat she does not have on her body. We rarely see the 20 something male meticulously counting macros, the transgender freshman…
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Feeling Anxious? Read This.
Right now, there is a lot of uncertainty in the world. It can be easy to feel anxious or panicked when thinking about the future or what may happen due to COVID19. There are still campus resources such as Counseling and Psychological Services available to students, so reach out if you or a friend is in need. There are other ways to reduce stress and anxiety during the next few weeks that you can practice at home! Here are a few tips:
10 Ways to Pass the Time Besides a Home Workout
While home workouts can be a great way to get some exercise, increase endorphins, and contribute to a happy mood, there are other things to do with your free time too! Read on for ten ideas to help you boost your mood and reduce stress or anxiety.
You Can’t Be An Alcoholic When You’re in College…Right??
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. About 1 in 4 college students report academic consequences from drinking, including missing class, falling behind in class, doing poorly on exams or papers, and receiving lower grades overall.
How to Prevent Burnout
Ever feel just completely burned out from school, work, or both? You’re not alone. Read to how to prevent your next burnout.
Connecting at MSU
College is a time of transition and growth. Most of us move hours away from home, leaving behind family, friends, and pets. This can make it difficult to feel connected. Below are some tips on how to connect here on campus! Join a club or organization! As soon as you get onto campus, Catapalooza is…
How To Help a Friend Struggling With Body Image
It can also be hard for us to see our friends and loved ones struggling with body image. We may love and appreciate them for the humor, brightness, generosity, and kindness they bring to the world, but they may be blinded by negative body image and unable to see past the image that they see in the mirror.
What is This “Social Distancing” Everyone Keeps Talking About?
Why you should stay at home, stay 6 feet apart from people, and how it plays a role in community wellbeing.
Ideas for Everyday Body Positivity
Ideas for compliments, growth, positive affirmations, and different people’s perspectives on everyday body positivity.
Social Media & Body Acceptance
Media influences our body image in many different ways that may be unconscious. Together, let’s create a change in the social media atmosphere and make it more body positive and REAL!
Mind. Body. Mountains. 