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Busy, Stressed, and Still Kind to Myself—Here’s How

Posted by Dawn on April 17, 2025

I remember sitting at my desk in my apartment, staring at the paper I had just written, silently tearing myself apart because it didn’t turn out the way I wanted. It wasn’t the first time I felt like I wasn’t doing enough, and it definitely wouldn’t be the last. But something changed when I started working on a new project centered around self-compassion…

Sure, I’d heard of self-compassion before—I knew it had something to do with… Read more

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5 Ways to Cope With Finals Week Stress

Posted by Dawn on April 25, 2024

We made it to finals! And crud, it’s time for finals. Here are a few strategies that can help you finish strong. Summer is just around the corner. Stay strong fellow Lumberjacks.

1. Stay Focused

It’s easy to get bored when you’re studying and tempting to want to pick up your phone instead. In the home stretch of the semester, consider strategies… Read more

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Defy the Summer Body Blues

Posted by Dawn on April 17, 2024

Finally, the days are getting longer and the sun is shining brighter! Summer is on the way and there is a lot to be excited about like maybe an upcoming vacation, warmer weather, or just a break from school. 

But summer may not be as exciting for all of us, especially those with body image concerns. Diet culture is always trying to suck the life out of us by constant messaging that our bodies are not… Read more

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It’s Okay To…(part 2)

Posted by Dawn on March 28, 2024

This week we’re exploring how to live a life free from guilt and shame with our “It’s Okay To” series. Here’s part 1 if you missed it. Let’s dive into our second list of reassurances that can help you get your day started on the right foot.

7. It’s okay to be different

Differences can be applied to so many things such as our looks, personality, values, and culture.

Being different is what makes you… Read more

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It’s Okay To… (part 1)

Posted by Dawn on March 25, 2024

More and more in today’s society we are being told what we should and shouldn’t do, be, or eat. This is more prevalent now with social media and the labels regarding what is “good,” “bad,” “healthy,” “unhealthy,” “beautiful,” and “not beautiful.”

These labels can cause some harm. As more and more of these labels are being used it begins to define who we are and control us.

It is hard to break away from these… Read more

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4 Ways to Prioritize Your Sleep

Posted by Dawn on November 20, 2023

What do your sleep habits look like? Are you an early riser or a night owl? Do you function well off of five hours of sleep? How about ten?

Consider your current habits and how they set you up for the week. How do your sleep patterns influence your overall overall health and well-being?

Experts say that it’s best to aim for 7- 8 hours of quality sleep a night. Sleep impacts both mental health and physical health.

Often we find ourselves out… Read more

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