As colleges reopen and social distancing remains in place throughout the country, we realize this is the environment we are living in for “awhile”. Don’t get discouraged or lose focus of your end goals. Stay positive and know that “awhile” does not mean forever. If you feel overwhelmed, here are few tips to help you stay [...]
"One of the most valuable lessons I've learned as a therapist is that self-care isn't self-indulgent—it's absolutely crucial." - Nathalie Theodore, J.D., MSW, LCSW The majority of people would agree that they are too busy or constantly out of time. What they don't agree on is what 'relaxation' looks like. What is relaxing to one person [...]
Most people think that it is beneficial to be able to multitask; however, it is actually best if you focus on one to three things rather than multiple tasks. One way to determine what to focus your efforts on is called RUTHLESS PRIORITIZING. Ruthless prioritizing in school (or business) starts with picking only three things to [...]
Last week we talked about why sleep is so important for your body's ability to function properly. Let's take some time to look at some techniques for helping you reduce anxiety and get to sleep. The 4-7-8 Breathing Technique allows you to focus your mind and breathing while systematically relaxing your body. It's simple, just follow [...]
Research has shown that our brains retain 40% less information when we have not gotten enough sleep! Sleep is vital for our body to function properly. Let's look at some of the ways sleep can help your body and next week we will explore techniques for getting more sleep. 3 Ways Sleep Helps Your Body During [...]
During stressful times, it is easy to lose our patience as we tend to be more on edge. It can be difficult to remember that we are all in this together and we all need, and deserve, some compassion. In an effort to relax and release stress, try taking a walk around the block. Smile at [...]
During our new world, we were all thrust into a world of negativity and fear. It’s easy to succumb to those fears and feed the negativity into our brains - but what does it cost us to do so? Gratitude is the answer to some of the negativity. Rather than streaming all the news and checking [...]
Let's revisit the Average of 5 rule - that you are a reflection of the five people you spend the most time with. Do you believe this concept holds true for you? Look at the people you spend the most time with - do you have similar GPAs or participate in the same types of events? [...]
Stress. Anxiety. Fear. These are all emotions that people are feeling right now across the globe. It’s OK to have these feelings. How you handle your stress, anxiety and fear is of vital importance. Everybody handles stressful situations differently. Here are some things you may be experiencing: Fear about you or a loved one getting sick [...]
Did you know that April is national Stress Awareness Month? Pretty fitting giving the current state of the World, right? Let's dive in and see what the experts say! Everybody experiences stress, and at various levels. Did you know stress can actually decrease your body's immune system or cause health issues? Experts agree that meditation, exercise [...]
