How Politics Affect People
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The Written Word: A New Approach to Self-Care and Healing
Photo by Min An With her books on poetry, Simultaneously and From Small to Tall, Christina McGriff shows readers a new approach to self-care and healing. And that new approach is, of course, the written word. At a time when stress and anxiety are exceptionally...
The Role of Political Maturity in Effective Democracy
Dropping paper on ballot box, depicting the role of political maturity | Photo by Element5 Digital In a democratic government, citizens hold the political power. But how can we build and maintain a functioning democracy if we don't hold the people up there accountable...
Where Power Lies: Learning the True Mandate of the People
Photo by Markus Spiske Where power lies can be a tricky question, especially when you are just growing up. But the answer is quite clear when you do: citizens hold the political power. Learning the True Mandate of the People Childhood is often a period of ignorance...
At the Crossroads: Politics, People, and Power
People crossing the busy street | Photo by Luca Bravo from Unsplash Have you ever tried standing at the intersection of the road? Amidst the hustle and bustle of the city, your mind is, at the same time, in the busiest state, trying to make a decision—until you...
Managing Political Stress Gracefully: Tips for Students
Student holding papers, gracefully managing political stress | Photo by RDNE Stock project Recently, in 2020, the world faced the COVID-19 pandemic. It was a disaster. It's a truly devastating situation made worse by poor governance. The deaths, political turmoil, and...
The Mental Health Impact of COVID-19: Raising Awareness
Photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash The impact of COVID-19 brutally clashed with various economies and societies. Not only that, but it also greatly and adversely impacted an individual's overall health and well-being, which is undeniably harrowing. Although it has...
Surviving Tough Times: Easy Coping Strategies
If a magic spell could help us remove any negativities and problems we are currently dealing with, we probably would not have to suffer as much. However, such is a thing of fantasy. In real life, surviving tough times is challenging. This blog discusses some of the...
The Silver Lining: How the Pandemic Changed People
Image by Lifestylememory on Freepik Trends, times with loved ones, and even more viral materials people hopped onto—aside from these, what else did the pandemic bring? Time does fly fast, so much so that it has already been four years since COVID-19 first affected the...
How to Deal with Growing Up and Being an Adult
Photo by: Miad Khan Life is a journey, and it is a journey full of ups and downs. Every person’s journey through life is none like the other, and despite people’s expectations, life is not a smooth ride. Growing up and being an adult is no exception, with life being...
Poems from the Pandemic: Art from Very Troubled Times
Photo by Anna Shvets The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped societies and individuals alike. Yet, it also ignited a profound poetic response. Poets are well-known for using their craft to process, articulate, and share the collective experience as the world grapples with a...