The past few days, my dad has been telling me to have more patience. He’s a slower moving individual (both physically and mentally), as he’s reached his late 70’s, and finds my fast pace incredibly annoying as well as exhausting. And I, of course, hold the opposite to be true—always…
I’ve always craved adventure—but I finally did something about it during my sophomore year of college. I signed up for a study abroad program that would immerse me in the far-off lands of Switzerland and Africa. This is perfect, I thought. I get to experience two completely different cultures. I’ll…
Contrary to popular belief, January is not the only time to set and work towards your goals! You can and should be setting goals year-round. But it’s important you’re tackling them in an effective way, one that yields real results and leaves you feeling accomplished. Lakiesha Russell, a licensed professional…
It’s great to get into a comfortable, reliable routine—but it’s also important that you step outside of your comfort zone and challenge yourself every now and then! I understand that it’s scary… but it’s also rewarding and more than worth the risk. Don’t worry, you don’t have to go skydiving…
Oftentimes, we allow stress and anxiety to completely overtake us. We surrender to it and suffer from it—without even putting up a fight—because we’ve convinced ourselves that there’s no other option. But that just couldn’t be farther from the truth. In addition to counseling, there are a multitude of simple…
There’s nothing wrong with being introverted—in fact, spending time alone and learning to embrace your solitude can be incredible beneficial. Doing so allows you to recharge, cater to your individual needs, and focus on your wellbeing. However, it’s also important to break out of your cocoon and spend time with…
I love my alone time—I just can’t get enough of it. But that’s not the case for everybody. Some people (social butterflies, I’m looking at you) prefer to have constant company and do everything in their power to ensure a companion is by their side. For these extroverted individuals, words…
Humans are innately social creatures—we rely on one another to survive and naturally seek companionship. Still, some of us are more social than others. One person may receive greater fulfillment from a night out with friends, while another prefers their solitude. But the former is often favored—and the latter frowned…
Mondays might bring your weekend to an end, but they also have the power to be truly extraordinary. It’s time to take advantage of our Mondays—to stop loathing the beginning of each week and to start enjoying it. Master the first day of the week every week. Just follow these…
Now I’m not one to brag—but I am exceptionally optimistic, and if you ask me, that is a truly wonderful quality to possess. I could trip and embarrass myself walking into work, spill scolding hot coffee all down my shirt, and get an expensive parking ticket all in the same…
The coming of the new year elicits a wide range of emotions: excitement, anxiety, relief, apprehension, happiness, and even fear. Some of us are ready to embark on a new journey and leave the past behind, while others aren’t so sure about what lies ahead. Whatever the case, we could…
What is Mindfulness? Have you ever found yourself unable to shake the past? Or maybe you’re anxious about the future, and you can’t focus your attention elsewhere. In both regards, practicing mindfulness will bring you back to your center and to the current moment. Mindfulness is all about focusing on…
