The Must-Read Book of the Summer: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
The truth is, we all care way too much about everything, which is why this self-improvement memoir written by Mark Manson is a must-read.
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Meet VALLEY’s Spring 2019 Self-Improvement Section Opener: Andrew Storck
Starting his Penn State career in 2017, Andrew Storck is a 34-year-old ceramics major from Allentown, Pennsylvania. Storck served in the military from 2005 to 2013, and he uses his passion for ceramics and paying it forward as a self-improvement mechanism and therapeutic process as a veteran.
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Tuition Going Towards Social Life
College tuition is more than just a payment for your classes. It’s an investment in your academic skills, social skills and everything in between.
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Saying “No” As A People Pleaser
It can be easy to overcommit or put ourselves in situations we don’t want to be in for the sole purpose of making someone else happy. Learning how to say no once in a while, though, can empower you to take control of your own life and how you choose to spend your time.
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Blue-Light-Blocking Glasses Will Save Your Eyes
Blue light is everywhere, but in this case, it is emitted from screens such as smartphones, tablets, computer screens and TV screens. The human eye is not very good at blocking blue light, so it often reaches all the way to the light-sensitive retina in the eye.
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Spring Break Bod? You Already Have It
As the temperature increases, so does awareness of body insecurity. It seems that students everywhere are striving for their mythical “spring break bodies.”
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Breaking The Cycle Of Consumerism
How many new clothing pieces did you buy this month? Did you purchase a new backpack for school this year? What version of the iPhone…
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Can’t Spell ‘Truth’ Without ‘Ruth’
An unwavering advocate for gender equality. A judicial powerhouse. A pop culture icon at 85. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg has become an inspiration…
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Give A Boost To Your Creativity
Stimulating your brain to constantly produce creative thoughts can become a difficult task when you see the pile of upcoming assignments in front of you….
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It’s Not Me, It’s You
More often than not, after an unsuccessful relationship we find ourselves in deep contemplation about when it all really went wrong. There is the all…
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The Problem With Perfectionism
Whether we’re aware of it or not, many of us spend a lot of time and energy trying to be our version of ‘perfect.’ From…
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Refinery29’s “Money Diaries” — Rewriting The Story About Money
Growing up, many people learn the value of money at a young age. They also learn that money is a tricky topic that isn’t usually…
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Crystals for Health and Wellness
It is not uncommon to see crystals brightening up rooms as they become trendier pieces of decoration, but these colorful little objects are slowly becoming…
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Avoid Becoming An Information Junkie
On the internet, there are thousands of articles, podcasts and videos right at our fingertips, accessible at any moment. If someone were to type “self-improvement”…
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Larla Halsey: Staying True to Your Roots
Finding someone who genuinely knows who they are this early in life is such a rare quality. We all get lost in living a life…
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Keeping Confident: How to Be Your Best Self this Summer
With summer quickly approaching, guides preparing for bathing suit season are abundant. While diet plans, exercise routines and self-tanning regimens can make you look a…
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Long Distance BFF Relationship-Tips and Advice
College is an exciting time to meet new people in a new environment, but with that comes saying goodbye to your hometown friends and sadly…
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A Week Of Meditation
Life as a college student quickly becomes busy and overwhelming with deadlines, meetings and projects all flooding your planner and taking over your calendar. With…
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Having To Admit You Made A Mistake
“I did terrible on the last exam, but it was only because it’s an 8 a.m. I mean, does the professor honestly expect us to…
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You’re Your Other Half
If you’ve ever heard the expression, “my other half,” you know that someone is referring to their significant other. We often equate our significant other…
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