Reflective Post

There is different ways people can define on being mentally healthy but it all means the same thing.  It affects how you think, feel, and behave in daily life.  In today’s society we’re obsessed by seeking answers to problems by looking for a connection with others on social media instead of reaching out to people in…

Discussion Post

In my opinion Colin Kaepernick had the right to do what he did because he is making a stand in what he believes in. Some historic people made some similar choices that later came in effect which made a difference. I believe it starts with one person to take a stand to start a chain…

Blog post of choice: Get knowledge on street gangs

What is a gang?  An association of three or more individuals whose members  identify themselves by adopting a group identity, which they use to create an atmosphere of fear or intimidation. Why do people join gangs ? A sense of “Family”– Young people might feel that they don’t receive enough support or attention at home….

Research on discrimination

Police shootings of Latinos have outraged Latino communities for decades, but this history tends to be ignored. The interest in the Black Lives Matter movement has overshadowed  the little to no public outrage over police shootings of Latinos. “Some analyses have argued that this neglects results from the erroneous assumption that most Latinos are undocumented…

Wellness blog post 2: Intellectual Wellness

If you were to ask everyone one at a time what intellectual wellness was you’d get different responses for all. In my opinion intellectual wellness means to be able to get out of your comfort zone and be open to new ideas. I get that  hearing getting out of your comfort zone sounds terrifying because…

Wellness blog post 2: Emotional Wellness

   Emotional wellness is something everyone is trying to achieve, it inspires self-care, relaxation, stress reduction and the development of inner strength.  One important aspect on being emotionally  healthy is to speak your mind. Accept your feelings and take responsibility of your actions so no guilt is holding you down. In high school around junior…

Small business blog post

Reflection Three weeks ago in my PLA class at Vista High School I started a small business project with my partner Jessica. As part of our occupational wellness unit our job was to experience what it was like to start our own business. We started by choosing the top twenty issues that are occurring in…