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Wellness Wednesday: How to Have a Good Day?

September 28, 2022 / Leave a comment

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

3.) How to Have a Wonderful Day – Tips, Messages and Quotes

Motivation Monday: Growth Mindset

September 19, 2022 / Leave a comment

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

September 15, 2022 / Leave a comment

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)

3.) 3 Ways to Be More Thoughtful

Wellness Wednesday

September 14, 2022 / Leave a comment

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.