From improving mental health to growing productivity, dopamine menus are becoming popular amongst the self-help community. Here is an explanation of what it involves and how to implement it into your life.
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And when you look at these photos, those split second pieces of life, you began to notice the little things. Everything, from the biggest celebrations to the intimacy of a quiet conversation becomes so much more detailed. The joy of a sports victory, the emotion and passion behind a protester’s chant, the tears at the edge of someone’s eyes when they speak of someone — everything is more alive, more human.
From classic gifts to out-of-the-box ideas to hobby-based subscriptions, these shopping recommendations are bound to warm the heart of the recipient based on what they love in life. Tailor to your loved ones’ quirks this Christmas with this interest-based holiday gift guide.
“It started when I was about 9 years old,” Little said. “I was one of those nerdy little kids who spent her lunchtime in the library reading real ghost stories.”
New renovations in the Makerspace allow each activity to be done in a bigger, separate section, with a student staff member always on duty. Mikulencak said she hopes it entices more students to stop by.
“There’s a lot of creativity that goes into football and how you approach things,” Mastrodicasa said. “A lot of the work ethic is very similar to piano. There’s almost like a hyperfixation when you’re trying to learn a song. I think the same can be said when you’re trying to master a football technique or when you’re trying to get in the zone for a game. It’s very similar to just sitting at the piano for hours, just losing yourself in the music.”
Gaming culture has long been a source of misogyny and exclusion. As far as hobbies go, gaming is incredibly inclusive; it doesn’t require certain physical characteristics for success. However, women still experience backlash for participating in this male-dominated sphere.
In the realm of college life, where academics and extracurricular activities dominate, it is hard to think of hobbies that allow students to decompress. In a world that is perpetually on the go, shopping stands out as a sanctuary where one can simply just be.
Around the new year, people look for hobbies. Photography is a great one to pick up because it gives you the chance to meet new people and expand your creativity.
It’s a new year, but it’s the same old story. Why do we keep failing to maintain our New Year’s resolutions?
Trying to find the time and resources to be creative can be tricky, but our interests are what make us feel happy and inspired. So, whatever your craft may be, get creative when you can.
As campus prepares to take off on spring break adventures, our Arts and Life desk is no different. Here is where we plan to let this vacation take us.
While you undoubtedly need to spend time with friends and family and participate in fun group activities, you weren’t made to be social 100% of the time. Indeed, a balance exists among work, rest and play, and it’s time we embrace it.