Happy Motivational Monday, friends! Can you believe we're just 22 days away from the end of Spring quarter and a much-needed Spring Break? We're so close to the finish line, I can see it in the not too far out distance. The thing about finish lines, however, is the closer they seem, the… Continue reading Motivational Monday: Power Through, not Down
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Motivational Monday: Make the Most of Your Break!
Whether you're in middle school, high school, college, or beyond, one of the best parts about school is going on a well-deserved and much-needed break. From early September to mid-December, you work day and night for hours and hours on end perfecting projects, writing and revising essays, and studying for exam after exam… Continue reading Motivational Monday: Make the Most of Your Break!
Kermit Says: Take A (Study) Break!
Friends! It's almost time to celebrate, toss your texts to the side, and kick up your feet. Hopefully, you've caught the Hamilton buzz and have been "writing day and night like it's going out of style." If you too find yourself just "non-stop," remember to take a much-needed break between your studies. Breaks are scientifically proven to… Continue reading Kermit Says: Take A (Study) Break!
Tuesday Tunesday: Best Study Playlists
Happy Tunesday, friends! Finals week is officially here, and we couldn't be more thrilled to get to winter break, but before we get ahead of ourselves, there's more studying and essay writing to do. So, to help you make it through those late night sessions, calm you down, and stay focused and productive, take a listen to… Continue reading Tuesday Tunesday: Best Study Playlists
Motivational Monday: Keep Calm & Study Like Hermione Granger!
Happy Monday, friends! For many of us, this is the last week before we enjoy a much-needed and well-deserved winter break, but there's just one more hurdle to master, one more thing standing in the way of endless sleep and guilt-free Netflix marathons, one more thing keeping you from freedom: finals. They say… Continue reading Motivational Monday: Keep Calm & Study Like Hermione Granger!
Wellness Wednesday: Electric Smoothie
I know this week we've been talking all things patience, and I oftentimes feel as though the morning rush is really testing said patience. With sleep still covering my eyes and drool fresh on my pillow, making breakfast is the last thing on my mind. In fact, it's not even on my radar. If this… Continue reading Wellness Wednesday: Electric Smoothie
Kermit Says: It’s Okay to Fail, But…
Teenagers are facing insurmountable pressure from parents, teachers, college counselors, and society as a whole. They are constantly told they need to be better, brighter, more talented, and more capable than the next student. The reality is they are no longer competing with themselves or their schoolmates, but are now competing with teens from all… Continue reading Kermit Says: It’s Okay to Fail, But…
Kermit Says: Refuel Your (Metaphorical) Tank
Every Sunday night, my high school principal sends a beautifully crafted email of encouragement and wisdom to the faculty. Of course there’s pertinent information as well, mostly updates and important dates to remember, but at the heart of her messages are words of inspiration—and this week’s was no different. Just three days ago, I received… Continue reading Kermit Says: Refuel Your (Metaphorical) Tank
Kermit Says: Keep Calm and Pass Your Exams
Image Source: http://tinyurl.com/kbqursx Well, friends! It’s the day most students both anticipate and dread. The day they look forward to with both excitement and anxiety. Today kicks off finals week, three days of final exams, projects, presentations, and papers that stand between you and freedom. Three days that stand between you and graduation. Three days… Continue reading Kermit Says: Keep Calm and Pass Your Exams
Fearless Part IV: Handling Rejection (College Apps Edition)
So, you got that thin envelope, huh? Or maybe you received a pretty standard and stale email? A quick scan of the note goes directly to “sorry,” “unfortunately” or “regret” or other similar synonyms. You toss it in the trash and try to throw your feelings out along with it. Rejection feels like betrayal. This… Continue reading Fearless Part IV: Handling Rejection (College Apps Edition)
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