There’s that familiar feeling again. The sweaty palms. The butterflies in my stomach. The constant overthinking in my mind. I was always taught to be self-sufficient and have my own. As a result, I consider myself to be a strong and independent woman. So it came as a surprise when asked one day, “why are you troubled waters in the ocean of life?” In the back of my … [Read more...]
After College Blues: Turning a Time of Anxiety into Self-Exploration
It is a feeling of pride and joy when one goes up on stage and receive their college diploma. Our minds dream of the ideal future where a career will start right after obtaining that paper of certification that has caused sweat and tears for the last 4 years of higher education. However, that is a scenario that is too good to be true and in reality can cause the recent college … [Read more...]
Soiling The Nest – What a Parent Can Expect When Your Teen Goes Off to College
Look Out – Bumpy Road Ahead Congrats to your high school grad! He/she might be ready to head off for college – immediately – even though it’s only June. The feelings begin before graduation, of course. Not only will your teen be ready to go, but you may also be really ready for him/her to leave. It’s commonly referred to as “soiling the nest” and – yes – it's a real … [Read more...]
5 Foolproof Stress-Busting Activities for Finals Week
Stress is a powerful thing and something that often become extremely overwhelming if you let it get out of hand. Since coming to college, I believe that I have started to master some of the best options to try if you are having an especially difficult day or couple of days. Finals week is especially stressful for most. Here are a few options to reduce stress during finals week … [Read more...]
Rejection From Every Direction: How to Manage College Application Anxiety
For any college-bound student the year leading up to the application deadlines is extremely stressful. On top of keeping up with classes, studying for entrance exams, and visiting colleges, students have the agonizing task of creating “the list” of schools to which they want to apply. For our anxious student, this time period caused her an enormous amount of fear, uncertainty, … [Read more...]
Dirty Laundry and the 5 Toxins Holding You Back
Dirty Laundry. Get rid of it. Entering adulthood, some things just drag! Like finding a good job, finishing school, finding a decent partner, planning your life…… finding your happiness. It wasn’t until recently that I really became aware and present with the chains that bounded me to my (old) ways. And by chains I refer to old friends, old neighborhoods, and old … [Read more...]
Thoughts on College and Depression
It wasn't until recently did I come to terms with anxiety and negative feelings I experience in my life. I am currently 19 years old, in my second year of university, have a stable relationship with my boyfriend of almost 3 years, have parents who love and support me in all my endeavors, and yet I live in a melancholic state of self reflection and over-analyzing. If you … [Read more...]
How to Overcome Test Anxiety with @TomFrankly
So, you've got a big exam coming up and you want to know how to overcome test anxiety. YouTube vlogger and author Tom Frank of College Info Geek shares some potent advice on how to reduce some of the stress and panic that comes just before an exam in this video: He focuses in on three key areas that cause a lot of stress for college students: Fear of The Unknown Fear … [Read more...]
In Transition: One College Student’s Story
Everyone has hard times dealing with the stressors of everyday life, especially during your teenage years, but when is it time to reach out for help? For myself it was just a couple of weeks ago. Once my anxiety began interfering with my school, work, and relationships I decided I’ve reached my limit. My anxiety began during high school and I learned to negatively cope with it … [Read more...]
College Stress Management
At a college campus, stress is one word that is used regularly. College students are often stressed by different things. Stress can be a result of the huge workload from school, work, maintaining relationships and many more. There are many stress related diseases some include tension headache, asthma, fatigue and many more. Here are helpful tips to manage stress. Exercising … [Read more...]