Your heart is racing. Your palms are sweating. You start to hyperventilate. You wonder if you’re having a heart attack, and the fear of losing control makes you freak out even more. You realize that you’re experiencing a panic attack. Panic attacks are episodes of...
June 17 is National Eat Your Vegetables Day! Vegetables are part of a healthy diet. According to myplate.gov, women ages 19-60+ should have 2-3 cups of vegetables a day. You can eat vegetables cooked, raw or even made into juice. Along with being able to eat...
I’ve been a light sleeper my whole life. So has my dad. In fact, he is the only other light sleeper I know. When I was younger he taught me how to control my breathing to help me fall asleep and calm down. Inhale for four, hold for four, exhale for four, and hold...
In the heart of Oklahoma City, where the vibrant hues of creativity paint the skies, a journey in the music industry sprouted from the seeds of childhood for our protagonist, Deedra Jordan-Evans. Born into the world of entertainment, she found herself ensconced in...
There’s a moment that occurs somewhere between the beginning and the end where I always find myself in utter disbelief. I cannot believe I am here. I cannot believe I have to leave soon. And in these moments, time seems to speed up. The briefness of my presence in...
From the age of 13 to just a few years ago every time I would find a “blemish” on my skin I would do everything I could to make it disappear. I tried many face washes, scrubs, ointments, creams, etc. that didn’t do the job. They probably did more harm than good....
One summer in fourth grade, I pretended to be Santa Claus. I sat at a table with five other kids and the teacher called out a character for us to play. One person maniacally laughed as they sneaked into the room as an evil mad scientist, the “mwahaha” kind. I...
My father’s family played Scrabble after every wonderful German dinner for Christmas, Thanksgiving, and on other holidays. I hate Scrabble. First of all, I can’t spell. It’s tough to make words on this complicated board when spelling is a major challenge. I was the...
Have you ever felt so overwhelmed by anxious thoughts that your mind starts to shut down, you end up scrolling through mindless videos on your phone, binge-eating, and ignoring your problems? Before you know it, the whole day has passed, and you’ve found yourself...
Getting your beauty sleep is more than just a popular saying. Research has found that having just two days of sleep deprivation can negatively impact your attractiveness. A lack of sleep increases the stress hormone cortisol, which can cause breakouts, as well as...
Has your heart ever raced right before a meeting at work? Have you ever felt a sense of dread at being invited to a social event where you don’t know anyone? Or have you ever sat amongst a group of friends and felt like you were contributing the least value to the...
Michelle Obama once said, “The only limit to the height of your achievements is the reach of your dreams and your willingness to work hard for them.” Women have come a long way throughout history to be honored and celebrated as hardworking and ambitious people...
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