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My First Year at SMU
It’s absolutely mindblowing to me that just a year ago today, I was getting ready for senior year prom. So much has happened since then,...

Scarlett Barnett
Jun 20, 20243 min read


First Blog Post of 2024 & Updates
Hey there, angels! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season with their family and friends, along with a great start to the new...

Scarlett Barnett
Jan 24, 20242 min read


Books that will change your life!
I have been obsessed with reading and writing for as long as I can remember. Recently, I’ve been on a book kick and found some incredible...

Scarlett Barnett
Oct 31, 20232 min read


I GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL
High school—the supposed best years of our lives—can be both a crucible of growth and a battlefield of challenges. For some, like myself,...

Scarlett Barnett
Jun 5, 20233 min read


Feeling excluded?
Feeling excluded? I can relate to the experience of opening up Snapchat and realizing that everyone is hanging out without you. Watching...

Scarlett Barnett
May 12, 20232 min read


Letter To My Younger Self
Dear younger self, I know that middle school and early high school have been incredibly tough for you. Being bullied is never easy, but I...

Scarlett Barnett
May 2, 20231 min read


Managing Anxiety
Living with anxiety can be a daunting experience. As someone who has dealt with anxiety throughout my life, I understand the challenges...

Scarlett Barnett
Apr 12, 20233 min read


Self-Compassion
I recently finished reading Kristin Neff's book "Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself," and it has been a...

Scarlett Barnett
Mar 8, 20232 min read


Radical Acceptance
To be completely honest with you, I am a control freak. It's not something that I'm proud of, but for so long it has been a part of who I...

Scarlett Barnett
Feb 27, 20233 min read


Anxiety
I have struggled with anxiety for my entire life. It’s something that has controlled me and weighed me down consistently. I have always...

Scarlett Barnett
Feb 3, 20232 min read


My Eating Disorder Journey
When I first found out about my cousin's eating disorder early in 10th grade, I was confused. How did something like eating, crucial to...

Scarlett Barnett
Jan 26, 20233 min read


How to let go of anger and resentment...
Being angry is a natural human quality that we all feel sometimes. It’s a very strong emotion that can often make us act impulsively. If...

Scarlett Barnett
Jan 8, 20232 min read


Everything I learned this year ~ 2022 recap:
I cannot believe 2022 is coming to a close. Like any year, 2022 had its ups and downs. Here are a few pieces of advice that I learned...

Scarlett Barnett
Jan 2, 20233 min read
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