Strategies to Avoid Burnout
As we get further into the school year, it is easy to feel stressed and experience burnout. Burnout is, “a state of emotional, mental, and often physical exhaustion brought on by repeated stress.” You are not alone if you have felt this great stress and do not know how to handle it. There are many […]
My story could one day be your story, or someone you may know and love. You could take this to be an inspirational story, but don’t. Take this story from an educational point of view and understand that one day you or a loved one may someday be in this position. Nearly 133 million Americans […]
Social media is a great way to stay connected with friends and family. It can also help us learn about different cultures and communities. Social media is not always bad. When used in productive ways, there are more pros than cons. However, social media was created to keep people continuously busy on the platforms. Constant […]
Everyone has heard the phrase, “stepping out of your comfort zone,” but why is this important? “Stepping out of your comfort zone,” it means doing things that you don’t feel comfortable with doing. Stepping out of your comfort zone is important for self-growth. It helps you grow creatively and empower your self-confidence while learning about […]
Sexual health, a taboo topic for many but very important to learn about. Partaking in sexual intercourse can be overwhelming for college students with many fearing pregnancy. However, there is a solution to better subdue this fear. Contraceptive methods can help prevent pregnancy and help you live an anxious-free life. Unfortunately, most of these methods […]
As children, our parents/guardians made sure we got our yearly checkups, kept track of appointments, and made sure we were all good and healthy after being sick. After a certain age though, when they stopped checking in as we became more and more independent, we tend to slack when it comes to our health. Speaking […]
The last & first few months of the year are filled with cozy family gatherings and celebrations. However, not everyone has a warm place to reside or family to spend time with. There are plenty of ways to spread cheer to people in your area that are in need. From donating to local food shelters […]
As we all know the holiday season is a splendid time filled with cheer and joy! However, with these emotions comes stress. The holiday season can cause stress on us for a number of reasons rather it be family, buying presents, or just being busier in general. Whatever may be causing the it is often […]
Influenza, also known as the flu, is currently at its peak for infection, with it being more common during the winter season. As you may have noticed throughout your life, people all around have the sniffles and have stuffy noses throughout the winter season. The flu is very contagious and is spread easily by breathing […]
One of the best lessons I learned in college was how to juggle my school life and social life. In life, you have to learn to organize and balance things to be successful. Using time-management skills is important to me because it allows me to balance my life and avoid stress. Having a calendar can […]