By: Sarah Gabrielle Barajas, M.A, PSB: 94027905 You’ve probably heard it a thousand times: “Just be positive!” “Smile more!” “Other people have it worse.” So you fake it. You say “I’m fine” even when you’re not. You scroll past motivational quotes and wonder why you still feel empty inside. You get scared that if you tell people how you really feel, they’ll think something’s wrong with you. But here’s the thing: feeling sad, numb, angry, or tired doesn’t mean you’re broken. I

Need a mental escape? Can’t afford a vacation, but could really use a break? Let’s find your Calm Place! Here’s how it works: -Find a quiet place where you can get comfortable, with limited distractions. -Close your eyes and try to visualize a place that evokes feelings of peace, safety, and tranquility. This could be a place you’ve been before, or a place you’ve only imagined. -In your mind, explore the details of this peaceful place. What are the sights, sounds, smells? What

By: Sarah Gabrielle Barajas, M.A, PSB: 94027905 Anxiety doesn’t always look like a panic attack. Sometimes it looks like overthinking every text. Feeling like something bad is about to happen even when nothing is wrong. Avoiding school, parties, or new experiences because your stomach won’t stop flipping. Sometimes it feels like everything is too much, and other times, like you don’t feel anything at all. And maybe people tell you, “You’re just being dramatic,” or “You’ll gro