Meditation is the practice of calming the mind and cultivating a heightened state of awareness and presence. It is one of the most impactful habits I adopted during the post-COVID period. The practice helped alleviate the mental fatigue and cognitive “brain fog” that emerged from prolonged isolation and the excessive digital consumption that accompanied it. A resource I've found particularly beneficial is the meditation application Medito, a free, donation supported non-profit organization...

These past few months have been difficult and busy for me, but I’ve managed to stay afloat and keep seizing the day through a few simple habits. One of the most important habits I’ve kept to maintain my mental health and prevent spiraling is practicing gratitude. Gratitude is the act of intentionally reflecting on things you appreciate, big or small. It could be something as simple as noticing a beautiful leaf, the time a friendly dog walked up to you, or something more abstract, like...

Gratitude journaling is a daily practice where you write in a journal about everything you are grateful for.