Beon RileyMay 63 minTips from a College AthleteLife in general can be very tough, especially coming to college and moving out of your comfort zone, even moving to a new state. Or in my...
kanaia25Apr 93 minBenefits of Mentorship for TeensMentoring is defined in many ways. At its core, mentoring is best explained as the process of providing specific, specialized skills to...
kanaia25Feb 232 minFamily LoveThe word “family” can carry many different meanings. For some, family are the people you are biologically connected to, for some it is...
MakanaFeb 910 minʻŌpio Spotlight- Isabella SouzaLovers and strangers, colleagues and peers, family and friends - the many different kinds of relationships we navigate in our lives....
MakanaFeb 13 minPandemic Confessions of an Almost AdultThere’s a lot of things I miss doing, things I could only safely do before the pandemic. I miss making a trip to the library to study, or...
momilani58Jan 242 minLife is Worth CelebratingWhen I was growing up and something great happened to me, I was told, “You have five minutes to celebrate. Reach to the heavens but donʻt...
momilani58Dec 16, 20212 minSupporting Black, Indigenous, People Of Color (BIPOC)-Owned BusinessWe are still feeling the ongoing effects of the world wide pandemic. We personally witnessed the struggle our community members faced as...
momilani58Dec 10, 20212 min7 Tips for a Sustainable Holiday SeasonWe love the holiday season as an opportunity to meet with loved ones and dear friends. Itʻs definitely a season where we outwardly show...
kanaia25Nov 3, 20212 minDigital Dating AbuseThe pandemic these past two years has created a lot of new challenges and expectations for all of us. With dating violence, one new trend...
MakanaOct 17, 20215 min'Ōpio Spotlight: Sanandha PrabuBorn in India but raised in Indonesia, Sanandha Prabu is the face of young leadership and an innovator of social service. This young...
MakanaOct 7, 20213 minForget "Toxic Positivity" - It's Okay To Not Be OkayIf I share with friends or family that I’m having a difficult time, their instinct is to console me. They respond with different...
kanaia25Sep 30, 20212 minYear One ReflectionAnyone planning on starting their own business can relate to the anxiety inducing decisions and commitment it takes to create something...
kanaia25Sep 22, 20213 minAttitude of GratitudeGratitude is the practice of feeling content with what you have been given, whether it is a gift from someone or it’s a life...
kanaia25Sep 17, 20213 minHow Do We Talk About Suicide?(This blog is dedicated to Suicide Awareness Month. If you are having thoughts of suicide, please know that you are not alone. If you are...
MakanaSep 13, 20214 minSelf-Made Self-Care for the Teenager: A Book ReviewAfter the hazy freedom of summer, the months of August and September douse kids in a bucket of cold, harsh reality – school is starting...
MakanaSep 5, 20213 minTips on Mood RegulationMood regulation is the ability to manage your emotions, as well as the things that you do in response to such strong feelings. It...
MakanaAug 26, 20213 minHigh School Advice From An Almost-AdultHigh school is so tough. And I mean this in the least vague, cliché, or condescending way possible. High school means experiencing life...
MakanaAug 19, 20213 minDear "Gifted" KidsDear “Gifted” Kids, In the third grade, I was placed into what they called the academically “gifted” kid program. I was excited about it....
momilani58Aug 11, 20212 minBack to School AnxietyAt the start of every school year, there are always feelings of uncertainty, excitement, and anticipation. This school year more than...
kanaia25Aug 4, 20212 minBenefits of Having PetsAt Pua Mohala, we are crazy about our animals. We have dogs, fishes, chickens, guinea pigs and one tortoise. We can attest first hand the...
kanaia25Jul 22, 20212 minCultural Clashes in Mental HealthCultural clashes can occur in mental health and most often present themselves when seeking services. Oftentimes, people of color are...
kanaia25Jul 15, 20213 minBeing a Child of ImmigrantsWhat does it feel like having one foot in one world, and one foot in another? What does it feel like being pulled into two completely...
kanaia25Jul 9, 20213 minBe Your Own AdvocateIf anything was brought to light during this current pandemic, it is most certainly the need for more focus on mental health and the...
MakanaJul 1, 20213 minPride is...What is Pride Month? Pride is dedicated to LGBTQ+ people. This month is designated as a time to uplift them, celebrate them, and fight...
momilani58Jun 26, 20212 minMahina + Me Virtual Retreat RecapEarlier in June, we had our very first international Mahina and Me Virtual Retreat. The goal of this retreat was to create a new...
MakanaMay 30, 20213 min“No.”This is a complete sentence. And we need to say it more often. Of course, most of us already understand what setting a boundary means....
MakanaMay 19, 20215 minHave You Heard of ʻHigh-Functioning Depressionʻ?One of my best friends has been in my life for almost 10 years. We met as middle school students, and now as adults we’re closer than...