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My Experience With Anxiety And Depression In High School
Prom is meant to be one of the biggest events of your life. For many young people, however, it can be difficult to get excited when you are battling anxiety and depression near the big event. I felt this struggle myself, and although I did attend, it certainly wasn’t my ideal experience. My life outside of school was a strong contributor to my anxiety and depression near prom Before grade 12, I was always a nervous person, but I seemed to manage myself just fine. Everything seemed to be changing so drastically once my final year of high school rolled around. I suddenly had a lot more trouble coping with…
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7 Travel Tips That Won’t Hurt Your Wallet
Planning on making the best of the post prom travel plan while spending the least amount of money? As a teenager, chances are you have come across the dilemma of budgeting and affordability. If you plan carefully, you don’t need to spend a large amount of money in order to have a great vacation! Here are some ideas to help keep your budget in check. Check out some travel apps We live in an age of information and apps like Kayak, Skyscanner, and Tripadvisor can help the selection process for destinations and hotels while helping to save on extra expenses. Also, certain travel apps like Mobile Passport can help deal…
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How To Travel Light Like A Pro
The summer holidays are what we look forward to every year. It all comes down to the research about the perfect travel destination, the most suitable time to travel, and the best ways to get there. But there is something we generally leave for the last minute: what to pack? Here’s a quick guide to travelling efficiently with the best and lightest carry-on luggage items. Backpack It is typically better to carry a backpack than a suitcase. They are lighter in weight and are portable making it suitable enough to be taken anywhere you go – whether you are travelling by air, going on a road trip, or trekking. You…
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Types Of Prom Pressures And How To Deal With Them
Most teenagers see prom as the the cherry on top of their high school journey. However, with numerous pressures they face during prom season, this is not always the case. Let’s go over some prom pressures and how to deal with them. Prom Pressure 1 – Outfit For prom, you are pressured to look your best, which also could also mean you are pressured into wearing an outfit you’re not used to or can’t afford. Not every girl is accustomed to wearing an elegant princess dress and not every guy has worn a fitted tuxedo before. To tackle this pressure, put your own spin to everything. It’s your night –…
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Why You Don’t Need To Worry About Having A Prom Date
The pressure to find a prom date is perhaps higher now than ever with the growing popularity of sweet – and sometimes extravagant – promposals. It’s totally normal to be anxious when asking somebody out, and it can be even more nerve-wracking when you have put a lot of time and thought into how you’ll ask someone or if you’re waiting to be asked! Finding a prom date, however, shouldn’t cause you to completely stress out and panic; after all, it’s supposed to be a fun night, not a scary one. We’re here to unpack all the reasons why you don’t need to be worried if you’d prefer to go…
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Why Size Inclusive Dress Stores Matter
A few years ago, I entered a store in Pacific Mall where I wanted to try on a pair of pants. The store owner told me that I was a size large in Hong Kong sizes. She searched through her stack of pants to find the largest size and as she handed me the pants, I looked at her in disbelief. Size large? I have always been skinny, and I had always worn a size small – or medium if I wanted a comfortable fit. The only time I thought I could pass for a “large” was in kid’s sizes. I tried the pants on, and they fit. I ended…
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5 Tips For Flawless Skin Before Prom
Feeling beautiful both inside and out is always important, and clear flawless skin can play a big role in achieving that feeling, but that’s easier said than done. If your skin is particularly finicky, then here are my five tips for flawless skin in preparation for prom. Start eating a healthy diet If you nourish your body with fresh fruits and vegetables, your body will thank you by glowing! As Dr. Jessica Wu, a dermatologist, writes in her book, Feed Your Face, “One of the most effective tools in regulating and preventing [skin] inflammation is eating the rights foods. Altering your diet can help modulate the effects of inflammatory conditions…
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5 Tips To Make Your Date Feel Comfortable At Prom
You have secured a prom date from a different grade or from a different school. The problem is your prom date is unfamiliar with your friends and only knows you. You are unsure if your date will fit in with your friends, but you want to make sure they have a good time during your prom. When I was in my junior year of high school, I had a classmate who attended the prom of someone a year older than her and was so put off by the experience that she didn’t attend her own prom a year later. So, what do you do if you have invited an outsider…
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Your Possible Prom Date Says “Maybe”. What Are Your Options?
To prepare for prom, you have decided to secure yourself a date. You muster up the courage to ask someone to prom and their response is “maybe.” You are put in a state of limbo. You really wanted to go with the person you asked but the person is hesitant about committing right off the bat. What are your options? You can wait for them If you really want to go with this specific person to prom, you can wait for this person to make up their mind or you can wait for the person to get rejected by the person they really want to go with. Pros: The person…
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Top 5 Hotspots For After-Prom Parties
There is a reason why every teen awaits prom– it marks the end of our junior and senior years and takes us one step closer towards adulthood. So many factors go towards making this a memorable event, be it your choice of prom date, limousines, and outfit. But the after-prom party is just as important. If you’re looking for a new scene other than partying at your friend’s place, then check out our list of the top 5 hangout spots to visit in Toronto, for the perfect post-prom venues. Bar + Karaoke Lounge (360 Yonge St, Toronto) Who does not love a good round of karaoke? One of the best…
