how to activate your 4 happiness chemicals
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emotional wellness
5 things you can do to help with school related anxiety
It’s back to school time! Does thinking about school give you a some anxiety? Whether you have already started school or will start after Labor Day, we think these tips from @notsosecretdiaryofanxiety are really helpful. Breathe. You’ve got this. We hope this is your best year yet! To find another article related to anxiety, […]
the decision to cut and donate my hair, by Sienna says
I recently made one of the biggest decisions in my life. I decided to… cut and donate 8 inches of my hair. Now, this might not seem like a big deal to some, or maybe it is a major big deal to others. It was the latter to me. I could end up absolutely traumatized, or […]
here are some fun puzzles for national puzzle day
Is it cold where you live? Are you looking for something to do inside this weekend? How about making a puzzle? We found some cute ones that could get delivered to you in time to celebrate National Puzzle Day which is on Sunday. Pup in the Flowers, 1000 pieces, $19.99 Pink New York, 500 pieces, $14.99 Blue […]
my experience on a service trip in the Dominican Republic changed me, by CB
This article was written for yooou! by 16 year old, CB. If you were to travel 1,933 miles from the comfort of Dallas, you would land in a place that I can confidently say changed my life. And, if you were to travel only a few more miles from there, you would find yourself amongst […]
diffusing our favorite essential oils
Last week, we had an Instagram poll on our Stories asking, “Have you ever used a diffuser?”. Out of all those who responded, 100% said yes! We love our diffusers (yes, we use more than one around the house)! We have this one for a bigger space. It is a little bigger so it runs […]
venting versus gossiping
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tips for tryouts
It’s about that time – fall sports team tryouts. It can be a challenging process but don’t shy away from a sport, team or activity because you don’t think you can do it. High school varsity girls lacrosse coach, MF, has some insightful tips for anyone trying to make any team. (Spoiler alert: the most important tip is […]
the dog days of summer, by AT
The dog days of summer are beginning soon! This year it starts on July 3 and ends on August 11. These are the hottest days of the year. July has just begun, and it is already scorching, hot outside, with some days being 103 degrees in Texas. It has been hard to be active when […]
braces are worth it, by GH
“Braces are Worth It” was written for yooou! by 14-year-old, GH. At first, braces seemed like a magical experience. I wanted them because everyone else had them and they looked great. Once I got them on, nothing really happened until the next day when my teeth were immediately sore, and my entire mouth hurt. I […]