by admin | Jan 16, 2020 | Alex Parlette, Mental Health & Wellbeing
The start of the new year is always a good time to reflect on the past year and make goals for the future. The new year can be great, filled with a lot of positives, and on the other side it can also be a difficult season for people. What I mean is the turn of the new... 
by admin | Jan 14, 2020 | Clair Miller, Mental Health & Wellbeing
Coming from a much milder climate, the winter months in Chicago (and by winter months in Chicago I mean basically October-April) were an adjustment, to say the least. The sun sets before 5pm, so most of the day is dark. And even during daylight hours, it’s pretty... 
by admin | Jan 10, 2020 | Elise Champanhet, Mental Health & Wellbeing, Uncategorized
You might be looking at the title of this post and think it doesn’t apply to you because you’re no longer a student who has to worry about spring semester. However, I think spring “semester” is a phenomenon that affects us all, no matter how long we’ve been out of... 
by admin | Jan 9, 2020 | Mental Health & Wellbeing, Sharda Wright
“Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one…HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!” Now what?! Setting resolutions, turning a new leaf, “new year, new me.” These are all some common phrases that are used to motivate us to embark on bettering ourselves for the next 365 days.... 
by admin | Jan 2, 2020 | Amie Bilson, Mental Health & Wellbeing
I was once a person who avoided New Year’s resolutions like the plague! I disliked the feelings of guilt and shame that I inevitably experienced when I failed to meet my goals. I lacked serious motivation because of the dread of failure. As a result, I worked hard at... 
by admin | Dec 23, 2019 | Amie Bilson, Mental Health & Wellbeing
The holiday season can be a mixed experience for many. For some, it’s a season of stress, grief, conflict, or an odd mix of joy and sadness wrapped up in an annoying flashy bow. So many things come into play: family dynamics, increased financial obligations, to-do...
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