College
How to overcome burnout in college
According to WHO, burn-out is a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. It is characterized by three dimensions: feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion, increased mental distance from one’s job or in our case, school, and or feelings of negativism or cynicism related to one’s job. Of course, […]
How to decide whether to commute or move into college dorms
This is a conversation I had with a lot of my acquaintances when I was a freshman in college. A lot of students eventually have to decide. I mean if your college is in another state then, of course, moving closer to campus is a no-brainer however what if it’s in the same state, but […]
Why college is not for everyone
Let’s examine why college is not for everyone with 6 valid reasons. While I love college and I’m grateful that I had the opportunity to get a college education, I must admit that college is not for everyone. It’s a huge time commitment. It’s tasking and will stretch you as an individual. It’s also very […]
How to stay attentive during your college classes
Stay attentive during your college classes with these 5 tried and tested tips that helped me through my undergrad. Admittedly, some classes can be more engaging than others. That’s just how it is. Not all classes will be your favorite. Some will make that cut, while others will fall well below the mark. The important […]
10 Essential college classroom etiquette to observe
So many times in college I remember cussing someone out in my mind because they simply lacked College classroom etiquette. You would think that one would have learned classroom etiquette what with being in school their whole life until they got to campus, but that simply wasn’t the case. A lot of the people who […]
5 Things to do when you fail an exam in college
Here are 5 things to do when you fail an exam in college. Exams don’t always go as planned. This post is to help you navigate when that happens. College is interesting. You can think you have all your ducks in a row only to meet a curveball on exam day. The curveball could be […]
10 Simple things you can do to finish the semester strong
Here are 10 simple things you can do to make sure you finish your semester strong as a college student. I witnessed this so many times during my undergrad. I noticed I would be running with the top dogs and we would all be at top speed leading up to the midterms, the midterm results […]
10 Science-based benefits of meditation for college students
There are numerous benefits to meditation but today let’s focus on the benefits of meditation for college students. I have compiled all the benefits that I experienced once I added meditation to my daily regimen. I should warn you though, that meditation is not a Band-Aid. If you want to enjoy the benefits you need […]
10 Easy ways to take care of your mental health during a stressful semester
10 Easy ways to take care of your mental health during a stressful semester. As can be expected, some semesters are more stressful than others. There are semesters where all it takes is an all-nighter and all is right in the world but sometimes even that’s not enough. You feel like you are being pulled […]
5 Simple steps to help you recover from college burnout
During orientation week one of the things the counselors talked about was burnout. I was like what’s there to be burnt out about? What is burnout? In my sophomore & junior year, constantly burned out and emotionally unstable for the majority of the semester. According to helpguide.org burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and […]