Hey. How are you? How are you, really? I’d like to say that whatever it is that you are feeling, it is OK. We are in a global crisis. No one has the right to say how anyone should feel about it, because the fact is that this is an unprecedented situation in history. Humanity…
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Guest Post: 5 Simple Steps to Overcome Stress – Kay from Rose-Minded
Today we have a guest post written by Kay from Rose-Minded! Not only can stress ruin your day, it can ruin your life; chronic stress has been proven to be deadly. According to Occupational Health and Safety and the National Council, about 90% of primary care visits are stress-related. The six leading causes of death…
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Plan for self-care during midterm/finals season
Dealing with depression and anxiety as an overachieving perfectionist at university is pretty damn horrible. All three elements are interlinked. If one starts rearing its head, the others will very likely join. It is a frustrating experience that I know many of us perfectionists struggling with depression and anxiety share. Even if you are not…
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Take the time to self-validate – a letter to students
You read this all the time on my blog: BKTY (be kind to yourself). The idea seems fantastic – being able to self-validate, being able to calm yourself down when things get rough, and being able to love yourself with your flaws instead of despite them. But if you ever get cynical (like I do),…