Posts by Taylor Bennett:

Amid COVID-19, many of us are experiencing feelings of loneliness, as we’re spending significantly less time with our friends, family, and others—and video chat only goes so far. Overcoming these lonely feelings is crucial to…

Sometimes, nerve-racking situations make us feel tense, such as the emergence and spread of COVID-19. It can feel like there’s nothing to do but wait it out; however, there are proactive ways to relieve your tense…

Congratulations! You’ve scored a job interview. You have every right to celebrate, but if you want to secure the job, you also need to prepare. Here are four tips for preparing properly and nailing…

  Depression Symptoms: What Are They? Am I Depressed? With depression, you might have trouble falling asleep, or you might find yourself going to bed right after dinner. You might skip…

Social media is often frowned upon for its harmful impact on teens—but the truth is that there are both pros and cons to their social media use. One pro is that social media encourages friendship and…

If you’ve ever felt “stuck,” you are not alone; many of us experience this feeling at some point in our lives and for different reasons. The problem is that understanding why you feel this…

A new study says binge drinking rates among college students are dropping significantly in states where marijuana is legalized. Researchers looked at data from seven different states and 135 colleges where marijuana was legalized…

Food cravings can strike at any moment, leaving you with an important decision: to give in or to conquer those cravings. It’s okay to indulge, but if you’d rather defeat those food cravings, there are a…

When we find ourselves in frustrating situations, we might experience an emotional meltdown, which results from difficult feelings. Fortunately, there are healthy ways to respond to an emotional meltdown, of which include understanding one’s frustrations,…

First and foremost, the decision to begin therapy is highly personal. Sure, certain circumstances might mean that therapy can be incredibly beneficial to you—say if you’re struggling with a mental illness like depression or anxiety,…

Kids don’t like going to the doctor. Even when their parents promise they’ll get a lollipop at the end. They’ll often do everything in their power to refuse or stall getting their temperature taken, their…

Do you ever get nervous about meeting someone for the first time? Say, a potential employer or your significant other’s parents? Ideally, they’ll like you and think you’re qualified—to do the job or date their daughter—right off the bat. But that,…