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Fear and anxiety can be crippling, but don't be fooled. The monster under the bed only has as much power as you give it.

Eating disorders are so prevalent and normalized within the dance community–a community of perfectionistic and competitive individuals–that no one bats an eye when they suspect someone is suffering. Society thinks dancers...

Endless papers, exams, lectures, and studying. Does this sound like your average college student’s life? You might be saying to yourself “it sure does sound like my life as a student”. I would have to say I agree with...

From a young age I grappled with my body image and frame. The earliest I can remember questioning my weight was when I was ten years old when a friend mentioned that my thighs were larger than hers. What she probably saw...

The fashion industry has been around for a long time, since about the 17th century, and has had a global reach through Europe, Asia, North America, etc. It involves a variety of professions, including fashion designers, models,...

With the increased use of social media in many people's lives on a day-to-day basis, self-image portrayed through social networks has seemed to change as well, influencing more than just new trends. Often a more "romanticized"...

Relative Deprivation: What is it? How Do We Overcome It? 

When I was in high school, I remember my psychology teacher telling us she had to maintain a 4.0 GPA in college to keep her scholarship despite her overwhelming schedule. She mentioned how every day when she woke up and before...

Imposter syndrome, also known as the imposter phenomenon or imposter experience, is the serious feeling of inadequacy in a given space. People experiencing imposterism often feel as if they “cheated the system” and are...

Tragic life events happen to everyone all the time. Whether they are unexpected or expected, grief always accompanies these hardships. I personally have gone through many tragic life events over the years such as losing multiple...