Let’s face it. Sometimes we are our own worst enemy. There are times when our own words hurt more than other people’s. Often, we put ourselves down before we even try something new.
Self-efficacy is the belief in one’s own capabilities to succeed. When we do well on our own merit, it feels good. That confidence builds. Recognize your own accomplishments. Designate a imaginary shelf for your awards. Tell yourself you did good.
Self-love is having a regard for one’s own… Read more
A new semester is underway and unnecessary stress may make a re-appearance. One nice perk of online learning is that no one will know if you’re practicing your breathing exercises during class! Here are four ways to use your breath to relieve some stress this semester:
Get comfortable whether that be sitting or laying down. Close your eyes and… Read more
Meditation is a century-old practice that is especially relevant in today’s chaotic world. You can use it to increase awareness of yourself and your surroundings. Many find that meditation helps reduce stress and develop concentration. Scientists have documented all sorts of benefits of meditation, and with finals this week, we’re thinking that now is a great time to try it out. Play around with short bouts of meditation and discover the benefits for yourself.
Here are a… Read more
Life in quarantine has changed everything. Hello sleeping in! In some ways it is nice to have a more relaxed routine, but it is still important to keep your body on a schedule, especially for sleep. Here are three tips for getting back on track with sleep.
What was your bedtime before the corona virus? Many students struggled with staying up late during the year, but now is a great time to build the habit of… Read more
Being stuck inside, switching to online classes, and having no set schedule, all while experiencing anxiety about lost income and the current state of the world can make it hard to take care of yourself. So, how about a quick brainstorm of self care patterns to survive this quarantine?
EatsFirst, let’s talk about nutrition. Since we… Read more
First off let’s just acknowledge that this whole pandemic situation seems surreal and we are all probably still trying to wrap our heads around it.
On top of that we are figuring out this online school thing. Well, at least we are all in this together so we just need to power through to the end.
Doing online school requires a lot… Read more