I remember growing up and hearing people call me names in school such as “teacher’s pet” or “redhead.” I knew I was a good student and responsible which led me to be chosen by various teachers for assignments, however, the label placed on me was hurtful. I disliked when people saw me in the hallway... Continue Reading →
Over the weekend, I had a conversation with someone about the difficulty behind saying “no.” To my comfort, I know I am not the only one facing this constant battle between standing up for myself or complying with others’ opinions. I realized there are times where we lose sight of our own goals and accomplishments... Continue Reading →
Have you ever been on a road trip and have enjoyed the beauty of nature? Currently, I am on the passenger side of the car feeling the summer breeze with my windows down. Due to being on the highway, I’m sure you can imagine how crazy my hair looks right now, but honestly, I must... Continue Reading →
I have never been a fan of surprises because I like to mentally prepare myself for what is to come. Growing up, I always knew when my parents were planning something for my birthday because I made sure to find out instead of being surprised. All my life, I have carried this mindset, however, I... Continue Reading →
I’m sure you have heard of the saying “treat yourself” and oftentimes we take it the extra mile and overuse it, but how about for those who never do? When was the last time you bought yourself something because you wanted it and not because you needed it? I remember when I was younger, I... Continue Reading →
A year ago, when one of my loved ones passed away, I noticed the shift in personality of his wife. She was known to be a woman who cracked jokes and was always laughing in all family gatherings we held. With her husband’s passing, however, she fell into depression and was no longer joining us... Continue Reading →
We understand as adults how important it is to get a good night’s sleep on a regular basis. I can usually go one or two nights in a row on six hours asleep and function perfectly fine. However, I understand that to be my limit. I know from experience that after two nights in a... Continue Reading →
After a long well-deserved summer break, it often becomes hard for people to return for the next school year. Part of this difficulty is due to returning to the routine and adjusting your sleeping schedule instead of falling asleep at any time of day. On the other hand, there are students who are super excited... Continue Reading →
Up to this point each of the habits have focused on personal mindset and things that you can do yourself to make yourself more effective. These tips are all important to take to heart, but they are the foundations upon which we prepare ourselves for an interdependent world. As easy as it would be to... Continue Reading →
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