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5 Tips to Slay Your Final Exams

Posted by Dawn on November 28, 2022

Now that Thanksgiving has ended, it is time to get ready for the last stretch of the semester: finals week. Finals can be exhausting and overwhelming, but with the right methods, students can feel more prepared and confident before they head home for the holidays.

Here are 5 tips to rock finals week:

Tip #1: Make a study… Read more

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Try Mindful Eating This Holiday Season

Posted by Dawn on November 21, 2022

The holidays are here! Large gatherings, good food, football, and a side of family drama. Big meals are exciting, delicious, and also can feel overwhelming.

While feeling stuffed is a normal post-Thanksgiving dinner experience and totally allowed, you may decide this year that you want to avoid the food coma and bloating. (Either way – it’s totally up to you; there’s no right or wrong way to do Thanksgiving.)

If you want to… Read more

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The Power of a Positive Affirmation

Posted by Dawn on November 14, 2022

You are enough. You know how to persevere through challenging times. You are strong. You were brave and courageous to go to college. You have what it takes to be successful.

How’d it feel to hear all that? While it may sound ridiculously cheesy, what you tell yourself (and each other) MATTERS.

An affirmation is a declaration that asserts something as true. In other words, an affirmation is a statement that gives you emotional support, confidence, and encouragement, based… Read more

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Exercise is Out, Joyful Movement Is In

Posted by Dawn on November 7, 2022

For many, exercise feels like punishment – something you do because “it’s healthy” or worse – something you feel like you have to do to burn off whatever you ate.

That sounds miserable. Well, today is your lucky day because you no longer have to feel that way!

 What if exercise could be fun and enjoyable?

Joyful movement is a way of moving your body that emphasizes pleasure. Moving your body regularly has… Read more

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New (To You) Clothes for a Body Image Boost

Posted by Dawn on October 31, 2022

Next time you’re having a negative body image day, try carving out time for fashion. Finding clothes you feel confident in can get your day started off on the right foot. And, finding a new ‘fit’ doesn’t have to break the bank.

Here are some ways you can have a closet full of clothes that can boost your body confidence (while also loving the planet).

Tip #1: Clean out your closet.

Finding an outfit shouldn’t feel like a chore; it should feel… Read more

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Being Kind to Yourself After an Injury

Posted by Dawn on October 24, 2022

Living an active lifestyle is a total game-changer – better mood, better sleep, more energy, and even increases memory…but I don’t need to tell you all this right? Chances are if you’re an active person, you’re aware of the countless benefits.

But what happens when the body you are honoring through exercise, gets injured? Ugh. The worst,… Read more

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