Patience (noun): The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset. See also self-restraint, perseverance, and persistence. I'm not a patient person. In fact, if I think about my life, it's all just been a series of me failing at exercising patience. When I was younger, I… Continue reading Motivational Monday: Practice Personal Patience
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Motivational Monday: You Belong
Happy Motivational Monday, friends! I hope everyone had a wonderfully restful and reenergizing weekend. After spending the last four days huddled up in a hotel chaperoning the Princeton Model UN Conference, it's so strange to finally reemerge. After arriving to the hotel/conference venue, my students and I were sequestered indoors. Most of them were working hard, while… Continue reading Motivational Monday: You Belong
Motivational Monday: Remember Who You Are
One of my favorite contemporary poets recently posted some beautiful words of wisdom and comfort on her Instagram that I think are worth sharing: "Even when you feel like the world has let you down, please remember who you are and what you stand for."- Alex Elle This makes me think of that pivotal scene in Disney's… Continue reading Motivational Monday: Remember Who You Are
Tuesday Tunesday: The Perfect Presidential Playlist
Happy Tunesday, friends! On today's special edition, we're singing all things presidential. This has been a long journey. It hasn't been paved in gold. It hasn't been easy. In fact, it's been downright exhausting, frustrating, and even depressing--but here we are. We've finally made it to election day. So, as you head to the polls,… Continue reading Tuesday Tunesday: The Perfect Presidential Playlist
Wellness Wednesday: BoosterBuddy
Happy Wednesday, friends! On this edition of Wellness Wendesday, we're once again looking at the intersection between technology and wellness, this time at an iPhone and Android-friendly app called BoosterBuddy, a free app dedicated to improving young people's mental health. BoosterBuddy first made its appearance in 2014, and has since garnered 31 MILLION Facebook… Continue reading Wellness Wednesday: BoosterBuddy
Tuesday Tunesday: 24K Magic
Happy Tuesday, friends! Every Tuesday, one of my classes (shout out to 6th period) selects a few individuals to share songs they're listening to and loving, so I thought I'd do the same here. Music is my life--that's not an exaggeration. I actually wrote about music for my college essay because it's so influential… Continue reading Tuesday Tunesday: 24K Magic
Motivation Monday
Happy Motivational Monday, friends! Do you ever have moments where your expectations are so high and anxiety is through the roof that you can hardly function? Moments when the need to succeed in everything you do is more damaging and destructive than productive and invigorating? I know too often work, school, and life, in general,… Continue reading Motivation Monday
Dear Kermit: Sex on Prom Night (or Nah)?
Happy Tuesday, friends! This week is dedicated to all things prom. Between dress shopping, tux fittings, and limo renting, the topic of "prom night expectations" rarely makes the cut in topics of conversation. So, we're changing that. Take a listen to what Kermit Says... has to say on having sex on prom night (or not). Check out… Continue reading Dear Kermit: Sex on Prom Night (or Nah)?
Kermit Says: Motivational Monday
Happy Monday, friends! If you've been keeping up with us on Instagram (@kermitsays1), you know I've been spending the better part of the weekend recovering from some severe tummy troubles. While that's not exactly an ideal way to spend one's weekend, I still wish I were on my big, comfy couch Netflixing away. But alas, here we… Continue reading Kermit Says: Motivational Monday
Wellness Wednesday: Stress-Free Mornings
If you're a fully-functioning human being, you probably know that getting up in the morning can be a massive, stressful struggle (especially if it's a Monday). I think, however, if you come up with a plan routine, you can figure out what works best for you to reduce your stress, evoke peace, and boost your… Continue reading Wellness Wednesday: Stress-Free Mornings
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