College life can seem overwhelming with classes, homework, extracurriculars, and social commitments juggling act. Often, this pressure can result in burnout, a state of unrelenting physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion. In fact, there have been numerous studies that show a significant percentage of college students experience burnout, including: A study by Wiley found that 58% […]
I’ve always been an advocate for prioritizing mental health. Given the events of 2020 and the ongoing pandemic, most people are realizing just how important mental health and stability can be. According to Berkley, an overwhelming number of people are anxious, depressed, and traumatized. As of April 2020, more than 14% of Americans were experiencing […]
Wash your hands. Wear a mask. Practice social distancing or stay home. You know the drill by now. These “musts” have been simple and practical ways to take care of your physical health during these tumultuous times. Certainly. But they don’t do much for your mental health. While there are ways to cope with and […]
After I walked my dog for her final bathroom break of the night, I came back inside, appreciating how pleasant it felt inside. After all, it was bitterly cold and frigid outside. But, to get my body temperature back up, I put on a pair of wool socks, made a cup of tea, and curdled […]
Years ago I was having dinner with my parents. The phone rang. It was a friend in a panic. She was driving home and her car died. We later found out that her car had an oil leak. And, because she hadn’t put oil in it, the car obviously overheated and shut down. But how […]
Everyone defines self-care in their own unique way. Your form of self-care may be working out 3 times a week and doing yoga on the weekends while another person’s form of self-care could be a weekly date night with their significant other or binge-reading a whole book in one afternoon. Regardless of what it means […]
Okay, so it isn’t January first, but you can always get better and more advanced with your Calendar. Whether you are managing your Calendar with ease or struggling to keep up, there is room for improvement. The simplest tricks can help to improve your Calendar habits significantly. Try out a few (or all) of these […]
