What you can do matters
I have recently decided to eliminate “you can do anything you set your mind to” from my repertoire of encouraging…
“The Breathing Room” is a monthly column by our managing editor, Hannah Irvin, where she’ll share her views on topics like love, friendship, mental health and more.
This column represents Hannah’s personal beliefs, and does not necessarily represent the beliefs of The Sunrise News as a whole.
I have recently decided to eliminate “you can do anything you set your mind to” from my repertoire of encouraging…
Last month, we talked about how it’s okay to be a “burden” because humans are made for community. I stand…
Whenever I need help, I feel hesitant to ask for it because I feel like I should be able to…
I once read a description of hope personified as a woman standing up again after being knocked down in a…
“Put on your own oxygen mask first.” “You can’t pour from an empty cup.” “Self care means giving the world…
Making lasting connections with people can be difficult, especially when we cultivate so many parasocial relationships through social media and…
I once read an unattributed quote that said, “You don’t have to be hopeful about the future, just curious.” Curiosity…
If you ever feel like the weight of the world is overwhelming, you’re not alone. For many of us, it’s…
A friend recently told me that she doesn’t like the phrase “I’m always here for you” because no one can…
I spend a lot of time on the internet and with the pseudo-psychology and self-help boom on social media, I’ve…
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