5 Ways to Channel Your Voice and Make a Difference
Ready to make your mark on the world? Our newest piece, '5 Ways to Channel Your Voice and Make a Difference,' is a must-read for any young changemaker. From embracing the power of your personal story to leveraging social media for social good, we're giving you the playbook to amplify your impact and spark meaningful conversations. Get inspired to create change with Eunoia's signature blend of empathy and action. It's your voice—let's make it echo.
Uniting Music and Mental Health: Insights from Sound Mind's Ally Marcus
In this insightful article, we delve into the enlightening conversation between Eunoia and Ally Marcus, Program Manager at Sound Mind, an organization dedicated to breaking mental health stigma through the universal language of music. This piece offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Sound Mind intertwines music with mental health advocacy, highlighting their innovative approaches, challenges, and successes. It also explores the synergies between Eunoia and Sound Mind, showcasing how both entities, though distinct in their methods, share a common goal of fostering open discussions and support around mental health issues. Prepare to be inspired by the transformative power of music and community in addressing some of today's most pressing mental health concerns.
How Drake Saved Me
I found solace in music – it was my refuge against the backdrop of my parents' constant conflicts. Music transformed my daily routine, with Kendrick Lamar's high-energy beats jumpstarting my mornings and Drake's soothing melodies providing escape during uninspiring classes. Throughout my personal turmoil, music served as a guiding star, teaching me resilience, offering peace, and ultimately saving me. I share this narrative to encourage others in similar struggles to find their sanctuary, as music was for me.
Cancel Culture
While cancel culture may have started as a way to hold people accountable for harmful behavior, it has also been criticized for promoting intolerance and stifling free speech. When people are afraid of being canceled, they may be less likely to express their true thoughts and feelings, leading to a chilling effect on open dialogue and debate. Furthermore, cancel culture often focuses on punishment rather than education and growth, limiting opportunities for forgiveness and reconciliation.
SLEEP
Junior year and I had to sacrifice one of my favorite things. SLEEP! I started sleeping less due to the overwhelming classes and my crazy schedule with sports and clubs, taking a toll on my body and causing my mental health to deteriorate. Sleep deprivation is an issue that is often overlooked by many, and it mainly affects teens.
Digital Detox in the Digital Era - A Small Dare with Big Benefits
Technology has become a societal norm. Seeing someone without a phone is a big shock. Over this summer, Eunoia launched a training module to discuss a Digital Detox. I tried distancing myself from my phone, and being honest; I saw a more productive side of me. Not to say that all phones are bad, but to take a break once in a while is a great thing. This month’s article gives a great overview of a digital detox. While reading ask yourself this can you live up to the challenge?
From Fear to Joy
Simone reached out on Instagram, mentioning she had an excellent idea for one of Eunoia’s teen diary entries.
Fear of missing out is a feeling people experience every day. Simone was brave enough to talk about her experience as someone who let FOMO get the best of her. How we feel and how we perceive things - we choose it ourselves. The choice is that simple. I hope this fantastic story helps you in your journey toward embracing the joy that comes from missing out!
“Hey Shorty fat potato”
Teens are still under tremendous pressure regarding their self-image and social validation. There is still a huge social stigma on stereotypical thinking around identity and the biases that come with it. Every day I receive teens writing to me. This particular article saddens me and is interesting how we call a perfect body pretty. While I am seeing changes on television/ runways/ mannequins/ brand but it still has to penetrate deeper.
Being an Introvert is ok?
The author did not want to disclose their name. The writer talks about their perspective of what it feels like to be an introvert. This was a fantastic article to see how introverts can often be confused with depression.
21st Century, Oppression manifests and damages teens in our modern world
Oppression is more common than ever. Teens of all ages have been trapped through various situations. Read the article to find out more…
YOGA FOMO: YOGA Alleviates Depression. Let’s not miss out!
Let’s not miss out! You cannot always control what goes on outside, but you can always control the inside.
Lost interest, increased fatigue, sleep problems, anxiety, irritability- if you are to link all these things to one word, you would say- ‘Depression.’ There can be plenty of reasons for the trigger but what controls your thoughts is your mind.
Pandemic Pause on Athletes: Interview with Dr.Garver
As you all know, Eunoia last month had posted an article about Athlete Anxiety. I had an interesting conversation with Dr. Mathew Garver. Discussing how to build athletes not just physically strong, but mentally.
Athlete Anxiety
Swimming for most of my life, the immense pressure you receive is hard to deal with; though I am not a known swimmer, imagine what people who are known athletes go through.
Depression Diversity: Mental health in Asian American Culture
There is taboo talking about this openly, and parent's adults, I encourage you to have conversations freely even if you feel awkward.
Being first-hand exposed to depression with a family member, a feeling of helplessness, and not acknowledging to take help made me realize how much ignorance exists. On a very sullen night, a dear friend took his life; that news sent a little shock through my body. I then questioned the matter keeping me up at night; What are we not listening to?…