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Ace Your Midterms

Posted by Dawn on October 9, 2022

It’s midterm season! Time to hunker down and commit. With added mid-semester stress comes the need to take care of yourself. Check out these 5 tips that can help you ace your midterms while still keeping your health and well-being in check.

Tip #1: Find your study jam

Study in the way that works best for you. Everyone learns differently. Some find that hand writing notes and color coding… Read more

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4 Budget-Friendly Simple Recipes

Posted by Dawn on October 2, 2022

College can be a difficult transition when it comes to cooking your own meals. If the thought of cooking sort of freaks you out, we’ve got you covered. These four recipes are budget-friendly, nourishing, tasty, and most importantly – simple.

1. Smoothies

Smoothies are a great option for an on the go nutrition boost. Pick up a giant bag of frozen fruit of your choice, such as mangoes or… Read more

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Benefits to Physical Activity That Aren’t Related to Changing Your Body

Posted by Dawn on September 26, 2022

It’s pretty hard to get on social media these days without seeing some post about a gym influencer showing off their “#gymgainz,” or “#fitspo.” There is nothing wrong with loving and being proud of the body that you are in but what a self-esteem crusher. Seeing these workout posts with the underlying messages of “you too can look like me” isn’t inspiring, it’s offensive.

Posts like… Read more

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3 Steps to Building the Right Routine

Posted by Dawn on September 19, 2022

Routines are an innate part of most of our lives. Whether you’re creating a new one or tweaking an old one, find patterns that serve you well. A routine that serves you well is one that brings fulfillment to your day and supports you in surviving and thriving in the day ahead.

Here’s a 3-step process to building a routine that serves you best:

Step 1: Think about… Read more

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6 Bug-Busting Immune-Boosting Tips

Posted by Dawn on September 11, 2022

​​Don’t you hate being sick? As we start this new semester, we all want to feel 100% so that we can start our classes off on the right foot. Getting sick just puts a damper on everything, and I mean everything. 

As the viruses amp up this winter, we need to put our battle gear on – power up the immune system.

Picture your immune system as your best friend. It is constantly… Read more

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The Secret Ingredient to a Successful School Year

Posted by Dawn on September 5, 2022

A common myth is that you need to be hard on yourself to stay motivated. The truth is just the opposite. Self-compassion is actually the secret ingredient to a successful school year. 

The school year has started up again and that means new classes, new schedules, loads of coursework, and a big stress level increase.

What’s going to help you get through… Read more

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