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Poem: Sometimes High, Sometimes Low

Three years after being mentally ill, that led to me being diagnosed with a form of bipolar, I’ve written something to reflect on the experience. Here it is, called Sometimes High, Sometimes Low: Sometimes High, Sometimes Low My thoughts race, I can do anything. I am joyous, I feel like a king. I get so […]

How to Make Friends in College

By USA Guest Blogger Kaitlyn Gloege About a year ago I went off to college as a freshman 2 hours away from home. I was nervous, to say the least. Making friends was so important to me. However, now I realize I did not have to be so nervous. Making friends is only hard if […]

Will we ever return to the ‘norm’ we once knew?

Mixed opinions about this one, I must say. Surely, there must be changes, for I for one believe we cannot, and must not return to the exact way we once were. Sure, the hustle and bustle of everyday life can be some-what comforting, but nobody I knew had time to slow things right down. Do […]

Why Its Important to Listen to Your Own Voice!

Today we live in a world of social media, media and influencers who do everything in their power to influence how we view ourselves, how we should live our life and what we should consider as important. At times this angers me as someone who writes blogs for Need to Live, I work to give […]

Why starting a blog in college can help your mental health

There are a few reasons why you should start a mental health blog in college that you should know! I am sure by now you have read a blog that solved a problem for you or informed you of a topic you have little knowledge of.  If you believe you haven’t…well try again. You’re reading […]

Careers shouldn’t just make you money

  I want you to answer a question for me, and please give it your honest answer, not for my benefit but for yours. Ok? Here we go. When it comes to picking your career, the profession that will carry you through your life until retirement, have you thought about what will make you the […]

Five easy tricks that help you reach your goals this year

Reaching your goals can be the toughest part of any year. I found five easy tricks that help you reach the goals you’ve set yourself. “A dream written drown with a date becomes a goal. A goal broken down into steps becomes a plan. A plan backed by actions makes your dream come true.” – […]

Smoothies on a Budget

I’m sure we all know that smoothies are a great source of nutrition and so versatile, but creating smoothies on a budget isn’t always easy. They make perfect on-the-go breakfasts, convenient snacks and can be the ideal sweet craving quencher! However, we’re also well aware of how pricey they can be to make, but before […]

Working from Home For the First Time

Working at home can be both a blessing and a curse as I am officially allowed to work from home due to our world pandemic. I guess I can say I always wanted to know what it was like to work from home, as I was aware there are many fields that offer opportunities to […]