Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Self-Care”
As a graduate student, I am no stranger to busy schedules, running from place to place, and sometimes feeling like there just isn’t enough time in one day. Between classes at UC, internship hours at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, and working as an intern here at 1N5, my schedule often feels far from simple. I have always been someone who likes …
I have been working towards an undergraduate degree at Northern Kentucky University since the fall semester of 2021. You’re probably thinking, “Wow, that is five and a half years,” Oh yes, trust me… I know. This is a story of growth and discovering personal strengths both in and out of the degree. Before I went to college, I was told …
Growing up, I was always the first to step up. Need help cleaning? I was your girl. Need a hand in the yard? Let me grab my gloves. Need a babysitter? I was on my way. Helping others was an instinct—something I did without thinking twice. But as I’ve gotten older, a quiet question has started creeping in: At what …
I remember a very specific therapy session that I had last year. We were uncovering some of the emotions I’d buried a long time ago surrounding my parents’ divorce. Long story short, I buried those feelings and became a workaholic student, who eventually graduated into a workaholic. Hard work and achievement became my way of avoiding those hard feelings. But like …
Hello! My name is Sophia Hunt, and I am a general intern with 1N5. I am currently a senior at Miami University studying Psychology, and this fall I will begin graduate coursework for Miami’s combined Masters of Social Work program while completing my senior year. As I prepare for some of the busiest years of my life, I’ve found myself …
Self-care is defined differently for everyone. For some, it may look like bubble baths and yoga. For others, it might be taking a walk in the sunshine or spending time with a beloved pet. Everyone has their own way of coping with life’s stressors, but self-care does not always take the form of individual activities. Sometimes, self-care means asking someone …
My name is Lydia Frey and I was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. I’ve lived in the same house my whole life, just one minute away from the high school I attended, Turpin High School. I walked to school and after school activities every single day and had an enjoyable, supportive, and encouraging high school experience. I was a …
If I have learned anything in the past year after graduating college, it is that your mid-20s can be such an exciting, yet challenging, season of life. I am currently 22 years old and definitely in a period of transition. I learn more and more about myself every day as I finish graduate school, build my career, and strengthen the …
Mental health can make even the simplest tasks feel overwhelming. For me, living with anxiety, depression, and ADHD means there is no quick fix or basic solution. Some days I feel motivated, productive, and excited about what lies ahead. Other days, just getting out of bed feels like an accomplishment. My mind races with anxious thoughts, and the hobbies and …
Thinking about my past with dance and its impact on mental health, it wasn’t always a positive relationship. I didn’t always have the space to express myself freely or receive full support and encouragement. Over time, however, I found a community that helped me rebuild that relationship. Dance became something I could turn to no matter what I was feeling …
