Wellness Wednesday: How to Have a Good Day?
Waking up in a not-so-good mood is very common. The important thing here is to acknowledge it and do something about it. Here’s some articles filled with tips and tricks to jumpstart your morning on a positive note or if you’re looking for a afternoon booster.
1.) 17 Ways to Make the Most of Every Day
2.)10 Simple, Sure-fire Ways to Make Today Your Best Day Ever
Week of 9/26 Events
With so many events, meetings, workshops, and more across campus, the GAINS weekly calendar brings it all to one place. Check out these workshops happening this week by the Learning Resource Center, Academic Advisement and Transfer Center, Counseling Center and much more!
Week of 9/19 Upcoming Events
With so many events, meetings, workshops, and more across campus, the GAINS weekly calendar brings it all to one place. Check out these workshops happening this week by the Learning Resource Center, Academic Advisement and Transfer Center and Counseling Center.
Motivation Monday: Growth Mindset
A growth mindset means that you thrive on challenge, and don’t see failure as a way to describe yourself but as a springboard for growth and developing your abilities. This means that you may not be very good at first but you keep trying, improving, and tweaking. Check out the following articles and video for tips and tricks.
1.) Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset https://youtu.be/KUWn_TJTrnU
2.) Growth Mindset vs Fixed Mindset: How what you think affects what you achieve. https://www.mindsethealth.com/matter/growth-vs-fixed-mindset
3.) Growth Mindset https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/growth-mindset
Thoughtfulness Thursday
Learning how to be thoughtful takes time and effort. Do something this week, that brings joy into someone else’s life (or yours). It doesn’t have to be a huge effort, just meaningful.
QOTD: Who can you be intentionally thoughtful towards today? Think of a person, plan what you will do or say, do it!
For more tips and tangible ways to practice being more generous and thoughtful with those around you. check out the following articles.
1.) How Can I Be More Thoughtful When I Have Social Anxiety?
2.) 6 Ways to be More Thoughtful in Life (and Why It’s So Important)
Wellness Wednesday
Between exams, papers and maintaining an active social life, many students struggle to really find the time to keep up on academics, personal health, and wellness.
What’s Wellness Wednesday without some coping activities? Here are some simple practices and articles that can support peace and health.
Week of 9/12 Upcoming Events
With so many events, meetings, workshops, and more across campus, the GAINS weekly calendar brings it all to one place. Check out these workshops happening this week by the Learning Resource Center, Academic Advisement and Transfer Center and Counseling Center.
Think Positive Thursday
What are your 3 Goals for this semester ?
GAINS Back to School Guide
Hope you’re enjoying your summer, here are some tips for preparing yourself for coming back to school.
- Plan for Success
Deadlines, exams, and tight schedules can be nerve-wrecking. You can plan ahead by blocking out time to study, keeping track of assignments and due dates. - Build Connections and Friends
Everyone needs a support system and college students are no exception. Regardless of what you need, there’s campus resources available from financial aid, tutoring, career services and much more.
For more tips and tricks to prepare you for the Fall 2022 check out the following articles.
1.)The Ultimate Back to School Guide for College Students: Part II
Gaining Academic Insight and New Strategies Program (GAINS) Orientation 8/3/22
We are excited to support your academic, social, and personal transition this Fall! Please sign up to attend our mandatory orientation for more information about the GAINS program!
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