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All in Soul
The stories on Twitter, the statistics, the op-eds don't even begin to cover the amount of pain that victims are expected to shoulder. For every victim, for every survivor, that finds power in disclosing their trauma, there are many who don't. And we shouldn't ask them to. The responsibility shouldn't fall on us. We're still trying to heal. #MeToo
Congrats! You’ve made it to your destination without selling your soul to the devil in exchange for the silence of the teething toddler next to you. Honestly, truly, you deserve a medal. You’ve arrived and it is finally time to get your Dora the Explorer on. 37 things to see, 54 places to go, and 105 dishes to taste, all in the next 4.5 days. I may not know much about algebra but I do know that it adds up to quite a time crunch.
Ever notice that in the weeks and months leading up to a vacation, getting away is all you can think about? This flight foreplay is scientifically proven, a lot of the trip benefits actually come before you even pack your bags. The day dreaming and planning and learning about your destination is giving your mind a mini-vacation by transporting you from your current state and into the good times ahead. So, if you find yourself on Kayak during your all company meeting that should’ve been an email, now you know why. But along with excitement sometimes anxiety comes along for the ride. Don’t let the pressure ruin your pre-paradise chill vibes. The Do Not Disturb series will give you everything you need to stay stress free, before, during, and after your trip.
Raise your hand if you feel personally victimized by the Monday to Friday 9-5 grind? Raises both hands. If you haven’t noticed by now, college may have left you a bit spoiled. It’s a well-known fact of life that college is a stressful and transitional time so most schools build self-care into their culture to lessen the burden. (Shout out to the finals week petting zoo!) But now you’ve graduated and realized plot twist: life actually can get more stressful and transitional. Everyone is honestly, truly, going through it but there is something you can do about it. Taking care of your mind, body, and soul or self-care is where you can start.
Let’s think back for a minute. How many times since becoming an “adult” have you felt anxious, stressed, and/or close to your breaking point? Expectations include: gunning for that promotion, keeping up with old friends, making new friends, spending time with (or finding) a significant other, keeping a budget, eating real food, exercising, drinking water, and keeping up with pop culture and politics. That’s all while enjoying the best years of your life. It’s exciting, sure, but it’s oftentimes overwhelming and lonely and bound to take its toll after a while. Just like all the other life sustaining skills they didn’t teach us in school (looking at you, taxes), we were never taught how to take care of our whole selves. Result? We’re tired, uninspired, sick, and wondering if there is more to life. There is.
