Does anyone really like criticism? I don't think so. As humans, we want to be liked, fit-in, and interact positively with others. So, naturally, when someone begins to criticize us or our work, we can take it personally. Sometimes we might overreact, get defensive, or feel the need to attack …
Mid-Semester Burnout?
Well, everyone, we've made it (halfway). But now that mid-semester is here, so is the burnout. Burnout tends to get the best of us, and most of the time, we don't even notice burnout till it's really affecting us. You're not alone in this though, at one time or another, we've all experienced burnout …
A Nighttime Routine That Will Have You Sleeping Like a Baby
Sleep is easily just as important as exercise and a good diet, but many of us struggle with some aspect of sleep. Whether it be falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up, most of us don't get high-quality sleep that leaves us feeling well-rested. Going to the doctor is always an option, but …
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In a Motivational Slump? Time to Bounce Back
You're avoiding your email, dreading your meetings, and pushing off work till the last minute. Feeling a little burnt out? Tired? Unmotivated? It's not that you don't care--you just can't make yourself do what you know you need to. We've all been there. Being unmotivated doesn't mean your a …
It’s Time for Some Self-Growth
Do you have a project that you've been meaning to start? A book you've been meaning to read? I mean, literally, any goal you've been putting off? I wouldn't believe you if you said no. Okay, even if you don't have a goal or project that comes to mind, you can choose anything you want. Autumn is the …
The Ultimate Time Management Techinique
Let me paint a picture: You get up in the morning refreshed and motivated to knock out your work for the day, but after an hour, you begin to fidget and open up new tabs and make lists for other tasks and and AND - all of the sudden four hours have gone by and hardly anything is done. Sound …
Tips For A More Efficient Week
I'm pretty new around here, so not knowing me you wouldn't know that I am OBSESSED with efficiency. Like, wake up early to number my to-do list that day-type obsessed. With the amount of things we all have to do in a day, I think a lot of people are in the same boat - we want to make the most out of …
Bedtime: Not Just for Kids
I'm not afraid to say it--I have a bedtime. Normally this is anywhere between 10 and 11 at night (depending on when I finish up my work). Most people tend to focus on the amount of sleep they get when in reality, regularity is just as important. Having a sleep routine can lower your risk of obesity, …