Listening to soothing sounds

By: Mia Molina

Visualize being awake at 3am and flipping through your playlists and not having a song that really gives you solace. Here is a list of songs you should consider putting onto your playlist.

“Sign of The Times” by Harry Styles. This tune is one of the more loud ones on this list. Though this is an intense song, it has a deep message about a young mother not surviving child birth. The beat and instruments make a calm and solace environment for wherever it's being played.

“Michelle” by Sir Chloe. This song is about Michelle being in love with the singer and the singer being confused about her feelings for Michelle and can't accept that shes a lesbian because she was brought up homophobic and by saying "you are a monster from hell" in the lyrics. Or it could be thought as about someone having a crush on someone so much, but they deny it. They hate the person for being so beautiful, and they can’t help but fall in love with them. The reason this may be comforting is because many teens or even adults struggle with their sexuality. This song may help them by knowing they are not alone.

“Sofia” by Clairo. According to Clairo, she wrote this song about her first girl crushes and the confusion that came with them. These feelings are normal for teens starting to explore their sexuality, which is why this song is perfect to comfort someone during those tough times.

“Selfish” by Madison Beer. In a Genius Interview, Madison Beer explained how she based it off a toxic relationship she had. In the song, she explains how she always tried to “fix” her partner. This song can be relatable to anyone, not just teens, going through a rough time in their relationship.

“Daddy Issues” by The Neighborhood. The song follows the band’s lead singer, Jesse Rutherford as he talks about how his father left him. About one in four children live without their fathers so this song could potentially be relatable for them.

“Violent” by Carolsdaughter. This song is about a toxic relationship where the singer doesn't know where or not her partner really loves her or not and even though they always fight, they always crawl back to each other. According to Healthline.com, girls start dating at around 12 years old and boys at about 13.

“Drivers License” by Olivia Rodrigo. This song talks about being replaced in a relationship by someone else. She sang how she knew things were not perfect but she’s never felt the way she did for no one else. Drivers License can be applied for many people and their relationships which is why it makes it reliving.

“Flaming Hot Cheetos” by Clairo. This is about being unsure in a relationship, where it is easier to pretend that they don't have something real.

“As the World Caves In” by Matt Maltese. Many people have a fear of the world ending. This song gives a sort of ease to the fact by making it sound almost lovely. Of course most people tend to think that the world ending is terrifying, but this song gives a calm simplicity.

“Heather” by Conan Gray. “Heather” is a song about painfully watching your crush gush over someone else. The reason this song is soothing, is because this situation happens a lot in real life. Many people have felt the discomfort of seeing the person they love with someone else. This song makes the listener know that the feelings that they are experiencing are completely normal.

Most of these songs have to do with relationships and very real situations that many teens go through. Some of these songs may even have a deeper meaning than what it perceives, but that's what makes them so comforting.

Comfort foods for the heart and soul

By: Aryan Passey

That smell, the taste, the memories of your mom or dad cooking your favorite food. Everyone has it; the food that brings back the best times from your childhood or is just your absolute favorite food. These foods would be considered comfort foods. Home cooked meals are the most likely to bring those nostalgic feelings. Other than home cooked there is of course store bought, like a rotisserie chicken. It might not be homemade, but it can still make people feel great when they eat it or bring back good times.

Fast food is also a comfort food that can bring nostalgia and make you feel better then before. Eating Mcdonald's every day is not really healthy for you, but it's alright to treat yourself to some food you're happy with. Fried foods are not very nutritional for you but they do taste really good and make you feel fine. Healthy foods are also an option, but comfort foods are commonly characterized by their high caloric nature, high carbohydrate level or simple preparation. Healthier

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comfort foods are not common.

Nostalgia is defined as the sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations. If you were with your friends and everyone was talking and eating watermelon in the summertime, then every time you eat watermelon you feel the love of friends and the feeling of summer. Childhood memories of sitting down with the family and eating a home cooked meal or eating fast food while watching tv are great examples of nostalgia that brings happiness and the warm feeling for family and friends. Things that also bring happiness are good deeds like bringing food for the homeless and having that feeling of doing something nice for others and feeding those in need.

Drinks, of course, can have the same connections and make you feel the same as food. There are a lot of drinks that can help people feel better about themselves mentally and physically to

keep the body healthy. Tea is one of the best drinks that can have a big effect on people. There is a large variety of different teas that can help with things like stress, depression, sickness, and overall with mind and body health. Hot chocolate is also a very big comfort drink because it reminds people of their childhood or just the sweetness that just fills those with the love of chocolate. Soda is also another drink that helps those comfort themselves with the sugar of the drink and the taste is so addicting. Other than all the sugary drinks, water also helps people who don't really drink soda and keeps them super hydrated and healthy.

The all time comfort food is candy. Candy can bring back memories of childhood and sweet tastes that satisfy the sweet tooth. All kinds of candies: chocolate, hard, soft, bitter, or extremely sweet candies can help bring comfort. There are a lot of foods and drinks that can help people get through tough times and remind them of positive things in life and bring happiness.