Uncertainty can be the root of all anxieties. Not knowing your next move or what the future holds for you can be scary, but it’s how you look at it that puts you in a more relaxed state of uncertainty. There are a lot of times in life that will lead to the anxiety-inducing, answerless question of “Now, what?” What to do after college, what to do after you quit a job, what to do … [Read more...]
Tough Things to Talk About: How to Be Positive Forever
January is the start of a brand new year, brand new goals, brand new start, and a lot of people struggle to stay consistent. One way to stay consistent is to be positive about all the new things coming into your life. Having a positive outlook on life will not only make your life easier and more manageable, but it will actually increase your lifespan and decrease … [Read more...]
Tough Things to Talk About: How to Handle the Holiday Stress
The holidays are upon us and so are the endless family gatherings, present giving and receiving, and general stress that it encompasses. When it comes to the holiday season, many people have a love-hate relationship with it. This tough relationship comes from attempting to navigate the stress without a game plan. So, here is your key guide to making your own successful game … [Read more...]
Tough Things to Talk About: Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome can be defined as the feeling of inadequacy despite having success and feeling undeserving of the success or that the success was not earned. Imposter syndrome can impact anyone at any time. Experts, perfectionists, soloists, natural geniuses, and people described as superwomen or supermen are more likely to suffer from imposter syndrome, according to a … [Read more...]
Tough Things To Talk About: We Are in a Student Debt Crisis
Last month, the debate over how to solve America’s student debt crisis was reignited when Sen. Bernie Sanders, a Democratic presidential candidate, announced a plan to erase the country’s combined $1.6 trillion of outstanding college debts. Predictably, it set social media and the 24-hour news cycle on fire. As a second-year college student, I found it extremely … [Read more...]