Madeline Jarvis


Choosing the Most Helpful Self-Help Book: It’s a work in progress, of course

Self-help books are a popular genre for a reason — if you have something in your life that you want to improve, you can grab a book that will help you get started. Whether it be improving mindset, decluttering, decreasing screen time, or finding faith, there’s a self-help book that can help you achieve your […]

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The Fitness Scaries: Avoiding the Dark Side of Wellness

January is a month that breeds an air of “betterness:”: better health, better fitness, better habits, and therefore a better life. Wellness trends skyrocket this time of year, shown by metrics such as increased supplement sales and upticks in gym memberships. It is important to understand that, although there are immense benefits to implementing wellness […]

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5,000 Words of Summer: Forget the movies! These books are sure to cool you down…or heat you up

Love Redesigned by Lauren Asher: Though I don’t indulge in romance often (except when I need a palette cleanser between heavier books), I couldn’t put down Love Redesigned. Asher’s novel follows Julian Lopez and Dahlia Muñoz, two locals from the small town of Lake Wisteria, who share a complicated past. While their families are close, […]

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