A College Student’s Guide to the Pandemic
It’s finally August, the month when millions of college students will be going to their respective college campuses for the next couple of months. Except this year is a little different. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, many college students have found that their plans have changed. Some students have all online classes and will be learning remotely for the next little while. Even those … Continue reading A College Student’s Guide to the Pandemic
When Coping Skills Aren’t Enough
About a month ago, I wrote a post called “What Are Coping Skills?” You can find it here: https://whatnottodoat19.home.blog/2020/07/08/what-are-coping-skills/ Coping skills can be extremely helpful when you’re dealing with negative emotions or a circumstance that you cannot change. However, the truth is, sometimes they aren’t enough. Using your coping skills, such as taking a hot bath, painting a picture, meditating or writing in a journal, … Continue reading When Coping Skills Aren’t Enough
When You’re Standing at a Crossroads
Look, I don’t know what your situation is. Maybe you’re in a relationship and you’re wondering if you should leave. Maybe you’re trying to choose a college or a career path or a new city to move to. Maybe you’re just trying to pick what to eat for breakfast. Whatever the case is, we are confronted with decisions every day. For some people (me included), … Continue reading When You’re Standing at a Crossroads
Ways to Show Appreciation
This blog post is a little different from my typical posts. Instead of focusing on personal self-development, today’s post will be about others: Namely, how can we show our appreciation for other people, and why is this important? I strongly believe that it is the connections we forge throughout life that make life worth living. Let’s face it: Without others, we would all be lonely. … Continue reading Ways to Show Appreciation
You’ve Graduated College. Now What?
If you recently graduated college, first, let me say congratulations. I know that four years or so you spent studying to earn your degree haven’t always been easy. You may have pulled all-nighters to study for exams, dealt with difficult professors or felt burnt out. Additionally, you graduated during a historic moment: the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. This probably means that you missed out on … Continue reading You’ve Graduated College. Now What?
How to Set Goals and Achieve Them
I’ve felt this drive lately to achieve my goals. As a college student, it’s summer break, and due to this global pandemic we’re having, I have more free time than I’ve had in years. But no matter whether you’re busy or not so busy, if you have goals you want to set and achieve, here are some tips that have helped me. 1. Plan Your … Continue reading How to Set Goals and Achieve Them
How to Focus on the Present
How often do you find that your mind wanders? All the time, right? Well, how often does it wander to thoughts of the past (perhaps regrets or recalling good memories) or thoughts of the future (worries or hopes)? Probably pretty often, right? There’s nothing inherently wrong with thinking about the past or the future. However, when our minds become stuck there, we fail to recognize … Continue reading How to Focus on the Present
What Are Coping Skills?
If you are struggling with a mental illness or are even going through a difficult time in your life, you may have heard the term “coping skills.” But what are coping skills, and how can you utilize them? According to Fleurish Psychotherapy, “Coping skills (also called coping strategies or coping mechanisms) are tools and techniques you can use to help you handle difficult emotions, decrease … Continue reading What Are Coping Skills?
When People Walk Out of Your Life
Throughout the course of your life, you will meet many different people. Some of these people will be with you for decades, others only days, and a multitude of people will be in your life for some amount of time in between those extremes. This is just the way life works. The unfortunate part of this is that sometimes people walk out of our lives … Continue reading When People Walk Out of Your Life
The Importance of Seeking Help
Picture this: You’re having an awful day. No matter what you do, nothing seems to be going right. Every turn you take is the wrong one. What do you do? There are many things you could do. Some of those include drinking, eating your feelings, and other unhealthy coping strategies. Others include solitary activities such as letting out your emotions (crying), journaling, taking a hot … Continue reading The Importance of Seeking Help
What Not to do at Nineteen 