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Small Steps, Big Wins
Read more: Small Steps, Big Wins“Rome wasn’t built in a day.” Chances are, you may have heard this adage about how achieving large goals, making sustainable changes, or producing big outcomes do not happen overnight but rather with time. A lesser known, but I would argue, more important version of this saying, as expressed by James Clear, is: “Rome wasn’t…
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Benefits of Meditation
Read more: Benefits of MeditationFind a comfortable and quiet space, close your eyes, and focus on your breath. In through the nose and out through the mouth. Pay attention to the pressure points of your body wherever you are at the moment. This is all you need for a quick meditation session. Meditation doesn’t need to be costly, extravagant,…
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What Having a “Growth Mindset” Actually Means
Read more: What Having a “Growth Mindset” Actually MeansImagine this: You prepared weeks on end for a class presentation—you followed the grading rubric, convinced yourself that you were an expert in the subject matter, and even practiced a few times in front of family and friends to ensure that you were ready. When it’s finally time to showcase your presentation in class, you…
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Tips for Surviving Finals Week
Read more: Tips for Surviving Finals WeekFinal exams are around the corner. Are you ready? Do you have a strategy to help you in preparing for your finals? With the right approach, your exams can shift from a considerable weight on your shoulders to determining if you have accomplished the results highlighted in the course syllabus. The key to reducing your…
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How to Make an Academic Comeback After a Short Setback
Read more: How to Make an Academic Comeback After a Short SetbackImagine you are home skimming through TikTok and watching videos. Eventually, you’ve gone down the rabbit hole of “#DanceTok.” You call some friends to come over to learn the “Cuff It “challenge to hop on the new trend. Three hours into the practice, you hear the keys unlock your front door and immediately remember that…
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Recognizing & Preventing Student Burnout in College
Read more: Recognizing & Preventing Student Burnout in CollegeHas the rush of excitement you felt when starting college turned into stress, fatigue, and lack of motivation? Are you worn out from writing papers, studying for exams, and preparing group projects? While some stress is to be expected in college, it is important to recognize the signs and symptoms of burnout, which left unaddressed,…