Writing is not only an amazing way to communicate, but also a form of art that differs from artist to artist. Many of us write everyday, but that doesn’t always mean our writing will improve quite as quickly as we’d like it to. If you’re anything like me, you’ve set…

It’s shameful. I’ve gained no real-world skills. I’m in crippling debt. And the worst part? I still have no idea what I want to do and probably never will. That’s the mental conversation I have with myself at least 100 times a week. …

My depression has made me a stronger person in so many ways. — If you’re looking at your depression as an obstacle in life that you just can’t seem to overcome, you need to read this article. Depression is a terrible thing that countless people suffer from every day. …

“Nobody is going to achieve your goals for you. You are the only one who can reach your dreams.” Sorry to be the one to tell you this, but you’re the only person who can reach your dreams, and no one is going to help you get there. …

Many of us have owned a dog at least once in our lives, and I’d venture to guess that it was a pretty eye-opening experience. When I was 19, I adopted a puppy in an attempt to cope with my depression. Little did I know I was about to learn…

That’s no joke. Now I’m sure you’re thinking, “But wait, isn’t that the point of college?” Don’t worry, we’ll get to that. So flash back to 6 years ago. I was graduating from high-school, my hopes were high, and I was ready for any challenge. Or so I thought. I…

I hate career tests. This is for a few specific reasons. First off, it’s extremely difficult to be unbiased, especially when it comes to our weaknesses. I’ve found myself stating that I have a skill countless times when, in actuality, I simply want to have the skill. Career test also…

Compare yourself to your past instead — Every family has that “perfect child.” The one who never makes mistakes and always seems to come out on top wherever they go. Yeah, that’s not me. In my family, that child is my older brother. When I graduated from college, I thought I’d be successful, much like my older…

Sometimes, work sucks. It’s a part of life that we all have to occasionally deal with. But when does a job become too much? When is it time to say, “I need something new?” No job is perfect, we all know that. But some jobs are certainly more well suited…