If you’re reading this, chances are you’re a college student wondering just how likely it is for you to face burnout. Spoiler alert: it’s more common than you might think. According to the American College Health Association (ACHA), 4 out…
According to Forbes, 80% of New Year’s resolutions have already failed by February—why do they fail? Why do so many struggle to follow through on our new year promises? Whether you have already broken your resolutions or are losing motivation,…
Winter is like an invisible hand, quietly pulling the strings of our energy and motivation as the days grow colder and darker. Without realizing it, we find ourselves in its grasp—sluggish, unmotivated, and questioning where our drive has gone. How…
The causes of poor mental health are one of the most misunderstood topics of our time—can you guess what’s really behind it? For starters, over 160 million Americans live in areas with a shortage of professional mental health resources, according…
What are some hard truths about life you have always struggled to accept? One of those was understanding the purpose behind my parents’ tough love and strict parenting style. I’ll never forget one particular night. I had misbehaved, and as…
What is complacency and how does it manifest within work, school, and relationships? More importantly, what are the potential dangers of complacency, and what signs reveal our complacency? Imagine this: two miners begin their shift early in the morning, preparing…
How do you overcome social anxiety? Imagine walking into an auditorium of hundreds and thousands of people. As you begin scanning to try and find an open seat, your heart starts racing, and your palms become sweaty as you see…
If you’re an incoming college student, you can count on one thing—everything is different from high school. From the pace of your classes to the students around you, the entire college experience is a world of its own. So, if…
There are two types of people in this world: those that prefer cold weather and those that prefer warmer weather. As the colder months approach, it’s common to see the sunny smiles of summer fade into the gloom of rain…
As far as we can discern, the sole purpose of human existence is to kindle a light in the darkness of mere being. – Carl Jung You wake up at 7:30 a.m. to the blaring sound of your alarm. Your…