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Problem Admiring vs. Problem Solving
We all face a choice when something goes wrong: sit with the problem, or figure out what to do about it. Learn why dwelling can actually get in the way of solving, and try the simple 3-minute rule that helps stuck students shift from venting to action.
Staying Steady When Things Get Hard: Building Resilience in College
College isn’t supposed to be easy…it’s supposed to help you grow. Learn how to handle frustration, recover from setbacks, and build resilience through small acts of persistence, self-compassion, and “connected independence.”
Think You Can, or Think You Can’t? The Power of Growth Mindset
How you think about your abilities matters. This post explores how adopting a growth mindset, believing that you can improve through effort and feedback, helps college students stay motivated, learn from challenges, and keep progress in perspective.
Building Lifelong Skills Through Habit Stacking
In a world where our to-do lists seem never-ending, finding simple, sustainable ways to accomplish goals is essential. Enter habit stacking, a powerful strategy for building new habits by tying them to ones you already do. Popularized by James Clear in Atomic Habits, habit stacking transforms your daily routines into opportunities for growth and productivity. For college students and professionals alike, mastering this skill can pave the way for lifelong success.
From ZZZs to As: The Relationship Between Sleep and Academic Success
Sleep is one of the most intriguing subjects to scientists, faceted at the intersection of Health, Psychology and Biology. While many of its components have been thoroughly studied, there is still much we don’t know about brain processes of sleep (like dreaming). One area that has been heavily researched and confirmed important in our daily lives in relation to good quality sleep is its impact on our learning processes, and ultimately, academic success.
Setting Achievable Goals: The SMART Way to Academic Success
Goal-setting isn't just a January ritual; it's a year-round endeavor crucial for academic success. However, the art of effective goal-setting is often misunderstood, leading students down a path of frustration and self-doubt. The right goals can be a roadmap to success, while the wrong ones can be a recipe for failure. In this article, we'll dive deep into the SMART framework, a proven methodology for setting achievable goals.
Why Self-care Isn’t Selfish
Today, be what everyone in your life has advised against: selfish. That’s right, self-ish. Not the person who lacks consideration for others, or who has so much consideration for others you lack consideration for who matters most: you. No matter what, you matter. What matters to you is just as important but means nothing if self-care is not practiced.