My Writing - Lydia Kifle

My Writing

Dream Quest One • 11th July 2024

Dream Quest One First Poetry Prize Winner

Poem: The Art of Growing Up

First Poetry Prize Winner of the Dream Quest One Winter 2023-2024 Writing Contest

Her Campus | Created for Gen Z, By Gen Z. • 19th April 2023

Why I Never Wanted To Be A Professional Athlete

Growing up, I had a million career ambitions in an absurd amount of industries. I was a very curious kid, and I wanted to be a part of everything. However, I never saw a future as a professional athlete.

Her Campus | Created for Gen Z, By Gen Z. • 20th November 2020

Languages Are Dying and We Should Do Something About It

When I say the words endangered or extinct the first thing that comes to your mind is probably some cute and furry animal. Don’t get me wrong, I love animals as much as the next person, but there is another endangered species we should all be paying attention to. Languages are being seriously threatened and without action are in danger of being lost forever.

Her Campus | Created for Gen Z, By Gen Z. • 30th October 2020

Why Halloween is an Altruistic Holiday

You may not think of Halloween as the season of giving but it is a holiday held together by charitable people! Halloween gets a bad rep with nicknames such as “Devils Night” but the origins and the transformation of the holiday to what it is today are actually good-spirited.

Graphic for article with title "Our Principals for Designing with Mental Health in Mind"

WSIB Innovation Lab • 20th April 2023

Our Principles for Designing with Mental Health in Mind

UX/UI design is all about creating the best experience for your user, from the overall feel and experience to the function and look of a solution. Over the past couple weeks, our design team has been researching about the mental health space and how design supports mental wellness in digital solutions.

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WSIB Innovation Lab • 16th September 2023

Our Foundations for Designing with Mental Health in Mind

Follow up to "Our Principles for Designing with Mental Health in Mind". In this blog we will discuss how design foundations are related to mental health.

Her Campus | Created for Gen Z, By Gen Z. • 21st December 2020

How To Kick Your Holiday Blues

As you’ve probably figured out, it’s December. The most wonderful time of the year for some, and less wonderful for others. Whether you are celebrating something, celebrating nothing, enjoying some time off, or working straight through to January, it is normal to feel a little sad. Especially this year when lots of us must distance from our families and friends due to COVID-19. It’s important to figure out some positive coping strategies to take care of our mental health during this time.

Her Campus | Created for Gen Z, By Gen Z. • 19th January 2021

Tired of Counting Sheep? Here’s 5 Tips to Help You Sleep

Sleep is a necessity, but if you’re anything like me, it doesn’t come easily. It seems so simple when you think about it; lie down, close your eyes, wake up about 8 hours later. Regardless, many of us still struggle with sleep. Some of us struggle to fall asleep, while others can’t stay asleep. Then there are those of us who always wake up tired. If you fall into any of these categories, I’ve got some sleeping tips for you!

Her Campus | Created for Gen Z, By Gen Z. • 29th March 2023

Do I Belong?

Do you like to take risks? I’ve always considered myself rather risk averse. That’s why I’ve started to challenge myself by saying “yes” more, signing up for more adventures and just participating. So, when I was presented with the chance to share some of my poetry, I pushed myself to accept the opportunity.