Tag: Personal Development
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How to find your personal values

“Heart Hands” by Skinned Mink is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.” Who are you? What do you stand for? These are not easy questions to answer, but you can get closer to finding the answers by discovering your personal values. Finding your values is crucial to finding fulfillment because it gives you a sense of direction in life. …
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7 morning habits for mental clarity and focus

“coffee steam 1” by waferboard is licensed under CC BY 2.0. Want to learn how to spend your morning in such a way that improves your productivity, focus, and mood throughout the day? In this blog post, I offer seven morning habits you can cultivate to help yourself do just that. Try the habits that you think would…
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What is self-care? + 5 ideas for self-care

“‘ But in every breath …. you blow away …. your self claim the ecstasy of love … will soon arrive. ‘ – RUMI” by Nick Kenrick.. is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
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5 fun and productive activities to do over winter break

For many of us, the semester has come to an end, and it’s finally winter break! To celebrate your hard work over the semester and decompress after the stress of finals week, here are five fun and productive ways to spend your winter break. Since you may have friends who go to different schools or…
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5 simple things to be grateful for this Thanksgiving

Since today is Thanksgiving, I thought I’d share a few parts of life we can reflect on and express appreciation for. The saying “health is wealth” is 100% spot-on. Our abilities to move our bodies, nourish ourselves with good food, and develop a positive mindset are foundations that help us navigate life. Be grateful for…
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How to deal with waning motivation in the fall and winter

As the air gets chillier and the days get shorter, it’s normal to not feel your best. I mean, who could blame you? Little sunlight, heavy homework assignments, and, potentially, a lack of social time are a mixed recipe for a languishing feeling of blah. While it is important to acknowledge this feeling, you shouldn’t…
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The benefits I’ve gained from journaling

“Journals for writing” by avrdreamer is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.
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How to create a compelling vision board

In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey lists “begin with the end in mind” as the second of seven foundational habits. I believe this principle is key when it comes to goal-setting. Being able to visualize exactly what you want is half the battle to getting what you want. One activity that…
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Back-to-college tips for a balanced lifestyle and better mental health

As many of us head back into the new school year, it can be easy to get bogged down in all of the daily tasks we need or want to do. In the past, I struggled to maintain simplicity and balance in my life when school was in session because I was often booked with…
