Trust me, I know we have all felt like the only goal that week was to make it to Friday. I know this from hearing multiple of my friends and classmates complain (myself included). You wake up tired or drained, rush through classes, push through homework, and keep telling yourself: “Just a few more days until the weekend.” It’s a cycle so many of us fall into—waiting for the fun parts of life while dragging ourselves through the rest. But what if we stopped living only for weekends and summer and instead started finding value in the moments between?
When you constantly look ahead, it's easy to miss the good stuff right in front of you. Whether it's laughing at something random with your friends, finally understanding something in math class, or just enjoying a quiet walk to school—those small wins and bright spots matter. Choosing to focus on what’s going right doesn’t mean ignoring your challenges—it just means not letting them define your entire experience.
"Changing your outlook doesn’t change everything overnight—but it can change how you show up, and that can change everything."
Seeing school in a more positive light can actually transform how it feels. It won’t turn every class into your favorite, but it can make your days feel less heavy, more meaningful, and even more enjoyable. And when your school experience starts improving, so does your mental health. The better you feel day-to-day, the easier it becomes to show up as your best self—not just in school, but in life.
Try this tip for mindset shift:
Try romanticizing small parts of the day- put on a cute fit, a cute playlist during hw, start or join a club, study at a cafe, watch Gilmore Girls/Gossip Girls (shows that can make you romantic school and studying).
Notice at least one good thing about your day—even if it’s tiny (It's sunny out, I dont have hw ect).
Practice gratitude: What are 3 things you’re thankful for today?
Celebrate small wins: Finished a project? Got to school on time? That counts.
As you look for more positives, you may start to notice:
School feeling a little more manageable and even fun at times.
A better mood, even during tough weeks.
Real growth in your confidence, friendships, and mindset.
Don’t wait until the weekend to feel good about life. You deserve to feel proud, present, and at peace—right now, right here, today.
Final Thoughts
You don’t have to wait for a perfect moment, a break from school, or a major life change to start feeling better. You can start right now—by seeing your day differently, adding more of what you love, and finding meaning in the in-between moments. When you look for the light, you’ll find it. And when you create joy in the ordinary, life feels a little less ordinary.
So go ahead: romanticize your walk to school. Make your notes pretty. Text that friend back. Put on your “main character” playlist. You’re not just getting through high school—you’re building a life. And you deserve one that feels good to live.
The Art of Being Delusional
Author name Eva Richards
Fake scenarios, main character energy, and why it actually heals you
Let’s talk about being delusional for a second. Not in a bad way—but in that dreamy, slightly chaotic, totally creative way we all secretly love.
Because sometimes? Being delusional is the only thing that gets me through a stressful day.
I’ll be walking to class pretending I’m the lead in a coming-of-age film. Rain falling? Cue dramatic breakup scene. Sunset outside the bus window? Suddenly I’m in a music video. A cute outfit on a random Tuesday? That’s red carpet energy, thank you very much.
It might sound silly, but it’s not. It’s actually powerful.
Making up fake scenarios in your head—like running into your future self, giving a TED Talk, or receiving flowers from someone you haven’t even met yet—isn’t escapism. It’s imagination. And imagination is hope wearing glitter.
These little daydreams are wayswe romanticize our life. And that’s not something to brush off. That’s self-care.
You’re teaching your brain to find magic in the ordinary. To take a regular day and sprinkle it with sparkle. To escape reality just enough to survive it—and sometimes, even enjoy it.
And here’s the secret: the more you pretend you’re the main character, the more you become her. Your confidence grows. You walk taller. You start actually buying yourself the flowers, treating yourself, speaking kindly to yourself—because that’s what the dream version of you would do.
So be delusional. Make the playlist. Stare out the window. Write the love letter to someone who doesn’t exist yet. Draw hearts in the margins. Light the candle. Talk to yourself like you’re a star.
Because when you choose creativity over criticism, and playfulness over pressure, you’re not just pretending—you’re healing.
And that, my friend, is the kind of “delusion” we
need
more of.
Being a Teen Today: The Real Struggle Behind the Smile
Author name Eva Richards
Pressure. Expectations. The Weight of So Much.
Let’s not pretend it’s easy.
Being a teenager in today’s world? It’s like walking a tightrope…
Between social media, school, family, friendships, and figuring out who you really are.
You’re expected to have it all together—like somehow you have all the answers before you even know the questions.
Perfect grades, perfect photos, perfect moments.
But behind the scenes? It’s messy. Confusing. Overwhelming.
Sometimes you feel like you’re yelling into the void, hoping someone hears the real you.
Or scrolling through highlight reels and wondering why your life doesn’t look that shiny.
You want to fit in, but also stand out.
You want to be seen—but you’re scared of being judged.
And here’s the truth nobody tells you:
It’s okay to struggle.
It’s okay to not have it all figured out.
You’re growing. Learning. Breaking—and healing.
So take a breath.
Give yourself grace.
Reach out when it feels heavy.
Find the people who see the real you—flaws and all.
Because being a teen today isn’t about being perfect.
It’s about being brave enough to be yourself, even when it’s hard.
And that?
That’s more than enough.
Mom Moments: The Bond That Feels Like Home
Author name Eva Richards
Laughter. Secrets. Sweet Times Together.
There’s something about the bond between a mom and her kid that’s just… magic.
It’s more than just family—it’s your safe place, your cheerleader, your forever friend—kind of like Lorelai and Rory from Gilmore Girls.
Like those afternoons spent gossiping about school drama—when she listens like she’s hearing the juiciest story ever.
Or those spontaneous shopping sprees, where you find just the right outfit and maybe sneak a little extra treat.
The quiet joy of getting your nails done together, chatting about everything and nothing.
And don’t forget the cozy café moments—sipping matcha or chia tea, catching up on life, dreaming big.
Or the movie nights where Momma Mia plays on repeat, and you sing along like no one’s watching.
The kitchen gets messy with flour and laughter as you cook and bake side by side, creating more than just food—you’re making memories.
It’s that easy, real connection where you can be yourself, say anything, and laugh until your sides hurt.
A bond like theirs—full of honesty, humor, and unconditional love.
Those moments? They’re the glue that holds you tight when life feels wild and loud.
No matter how old you get, or how far you roam—
That bond with your mom stays in your steady heart.
Because sometimes, all you really need is a momma’s love, a little fun, and a whole lot of moments that feel like home.
“Girl So Confusing” by Charli XCX: The Teenage Heart in Turmoil
Author name Eva Richards
Trying to grow, survive, and be seen in a world that doesn’t always make sense.
Charli XCX’s “Girl So Confusing” isn’t just a song — it’s a journal entry set to synths. It captures what it means to be a teenage girl right now: complicated, emotional, always shifting. There’s pressure from every angle — to look right, act right, feel right — even when you don’t know what “right” even means.
The track opens with a dizzying swirl of uncertainty: “Yeah, I don’t know if you like me / Sometimes I think you might hate me / Sometimes I think I might hate you / Maybe you just wanna be me.”
This sounds like so many teenage friendships and social situations — full of mixed signals and second-guessing. Are we close, or are we low-key competing? Is this real, or are we just pretending everything’s fine? You start fighting your own thoughts, building stories in your head based on glances, silence, or one bad text exchange. The worst part? Sometimes you don’t even know how you feel.
Charli continues: “Can’t tell if you wanna see me / Falling over and failing / And you can’t tell what you’re feeling / I think I know how you feel.”
This is where things get deeper — because it’s not just about others anymore. It’s about the internal conflict. The way you look in the mirror and wonder who you’re becoming. The way you question your worth, your direction, and whether people genuinely want to see you succeed — or secretly hope you fall. It’s about intuition, overthinking, and learning that not everyone clapping for you is in your corner.
Then Charli drops one of the rawest confessions in the whole song: “I’ve been at war with my body / I tried to starve myself thinner / And then I gained all the weight back / I was trapped in the hatred.”
This isn’t just a lyric — it’s a cry from the heart. So many girls know exactly what this feels like. The shame. The self-hate. The obsession with the scale, with shrinking, with fitting into some impossible standard. Eating disorders often start in silence — just “eating healthier” or “cutting back” — but they grow out of control when no one notices the pain underneath. And when the weight comes back, the guilt doubles. It’s a trap that feels impossible to escape.
That kind of hatred doesn’t come from nowhere. It’s built over time — by comments, comparisons, and culture. Like this lyric: “Girl, you walk like a bitch / When I was ten, someone said that.”
Think about that. Ten years old. Already being told how to move, how to exist. And it’s not just that one comment — it’s what it represents. Girls are judged from the start: too loud, too quiet, too full of yourself, not confident enough. And a lot of that judgment comes from men — the same ones who say things like, “You should smile more,” as if your face is something made for their comfort.
That’s the reality girls grow up in. A world where they’re constantly expected to adjust — their bodies, their emotions, their energy — to make others feel okay. It’s exhausting. So, you build up defenses. You learn to speak with an edge. You protect yourself with attitude. Like Charli says: “And it’s just self-defense / Until you’re building a weapon.”
What starts as a shield eventually hardens into something sharp — not because you want to hurt anyone, but because you’ve been hurt too many times. And that’s the sad part: the world teaches girls to be guarded, and then calls them cold for not opening up.
But here’s what makes “Girl So Confusing” so important: It gives language to the chaos. It says out loud what so many girls keep inside — the jealousy, the insecurity, the body image war, the emotional confusion, the pressure to be perfect while being called “too much.”
For every girl who’s ever felt like she’s both the villain and the victim in her own story — this song sees you.
It reminds you that you’re not alone in the mess. You’re not crazy for feeling too deeply, or being too sensitive, or struggling to figure yourself out. You’re just growing.
And in that growth, there’s strength. Yes, you’re confusing. But you’re also evolving. Learning. Becoming. And that journey — no matter how messy — is absolutely valid.
Kill Them With Kindness: Why Being the Bigger Person Matters
Author name Eva Richards
We all have those people—hatersor those waiting for us to stumble.
Sometimes it feels like they’re just preying on our downfall. But here’s the thing: when someone throws shade, the best response isn’t throwing it back. Instead, kill them with kindness. You’ve probably heard the saying—more bees are attracted to honey than salt.
It means sweetness pulls people in, bitterness pushes them away.
This goes for people who believe differently than you, look different from you, or act differently. Sometimes they might openly dislike you or secretly hate on you. Even if someone has hurt you badly in the past, part of the healing process is forgiving them.
Forgiveness doesn’t mean you forget—it means you’re choosing peace for yourself.
Being kind in the face of negativity isn’t always easy. It takes strength to stay calm and rise above. But when you do, you’re showing the world and yourself that you’re growing—bettering not just your own life but the lives of those around you. Kindness breaks cycles of hate and builds bridges where walls once stood.
So next time someone tries to bring you down, remember: your light is brighter when you choose love over anger. Be the bigger person—it’s not just about winning,
