Note To Self: When I Grow Up, I Just Want To Be Happy
Nothing society ever expected me to do made me happy.
Lindsey Zawila
Lindsey graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2015 with a B.A. in Global Studies and Communications. She studied abroad in Austria (Summer 2013), Switzerland (Spring 2014), and India (Winter 2014). Her previous internships include the World YWCA in Geneva, Switzerland, the Foreign Service Institute at the U.S State Department in Washington, D.C., and CNN International in Atlanta, GA. In her free time, you'll find her reading, writing, making jewelry or friendship bracelets, sewing or refining her photography skills.
Note To Self: Why You Shouldn’t “Settle Down”
There’s this idea that we all need to “settle down” one day… but why would we want to do that?
What If We Treated Mental Injuries Like Physical Injuries?
People are sympathetic towards each other’s physical health. But what if we extended the same courtesy to one’s mental health and injuries?
Note To Self: When Someone Hates You, It’s Not About You
If they feel the need to hate you, then you’re being heard.
Note To Self: You’re Worth The Extra Effort
What if we treated ourselves like we treat other people? What if we gave ourselves the same respect, love, and extra effort? You’re worth it.
How The Way You Label Yourself Is Holding You Back From Reaching Your Full Potential
What’s the key thing holding you back from being your best self? Letting other people define who you are is holding you back from reaching your full potential.