Over these past few weeks, many Americans have been shut up in their homes with the anxiety of unemployment, loss of resources (toilet paper included) and the fear of contracting the COVID-19 virus. This has been something that has not only plagued Americans, but everyone around the world. Across Europe, people are clapping from their balconies to show their appreciation toward healthcare workers. Citizens are hosting miniature concerts from their balconies as a way to quell

“Day 20 of quarantine: I’m feeling restless and quite honestly fed up with the world. I’m also just a little sad. I miss being around people in a normal way.” This was an actual entry written in my journal today. I’m sure most of you can relate to a lot of the feelings listed above. Quarantine sucks, but it is extremely necessary in order to stop the spread of COVID-19. However, having our routines upheaved like this isn’t easy on our psyche. Human beings as a species are ext

Stress can seemingly pop out of nowhere. It gives us a feeling of dread that we worry over, and it can make you anxious. Too much can not only be overwhelming, but it can also distract you from other important tasks. Stress is completely normal, and everyone will experience it at some point. Even our pets can feel stress of their own related to how we feel. Because stress is never going away for good, it can be useful to understand ways to cope with stress in a healthy way. A