Are you feeling the stress of a new semester?! If you are, know that you are not alone! New semesters are packed with tons of anxiety triggers – new teachers and peers to interact with, new expectations from each class, new locations to show up to, new routines, and more!
Sometimes its all too much and stress can boil over into anxiety. Experiencing anxiety in class can take the joy out of… Read more
NAU is like its own little resource oasis. Never again in your life will you have all that you need to live a full and abundant life all within a few acres. Quick – take advantage of all the resources NAU has to offer before you graduate!
The LiveWellNAU wellness wheel makes it easy to find the resources you need to support your… Read more
It’s a new semester so it’s time to hit the reset button. Take a look at last semester and decide what “worked” and what needs tweaking.
The first few weeks always feel “light” and then about 3-4 weeks in we’re drowning in a sea of exams, papers, roommate drama STRESS.
Make this semester different – be proactive and set up habits in the first few weeks that… Read more
As I sit on my couch- swaddled in blankets, watching a chick-flick, and eating mac and cheese – I imagine myself as a bear in hibernation.
Many of our mammal friends have evolved to slow down in winter, investing in rest to be ready for the coming spring. Humans, on the other hand, are often busier than ever. We’re wrapping up the semester, preparing for the holiday season, and juggling all our other commitments.
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Food is a big part of our culture. We use it to socialize, maintain traditions, blog about it on the internet, and – you know – survive. It’s a huge part of who we are, but does it define us or determine morality?
Consider this familiar dialogue:
“Vegetables are GOOD.”
“Dessert is BAD.”
“I was so GOOD/BAD yesterday for eating xyz.”
We give a… Read more
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 guide & quiz questions If your professor does not… Read more