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  • Paige: Making Space for Multiple Priorities

    Paige describes how she uses “both/and” statements to remind herself to find ways to succeed academically without sacrificing well-being.

  • Paige: Asking for Help

    Paige shares how asking for help from her therapist rather than trying to figure it out herself eased her struggles.

  • Paige: Writing to Gain Understanding

    Paige finds that writing down her experiences and emotions helps her gain insight into her challenges.

  • Paige

    Paige began her freshman year focused on succeeding in her classes, but in her sophomore year, she realized that her academic success came at a cost to her well-being. After…

  • Neki: Getting Started with Writing

    Neki describes how setting a timer and writing nonstop for 10 minutes helps free him from unrealistically high expectations that can impede progress.

  • Neki: Setting Goals and Prioritizing

    Neki describes how limiting his to-do list to the most essential tasks helps him find time to enjoy the present.

  • Neki: Making Progress

    Neki describes a simple way to halts procrastination by reminding himself that he needs to focus on getting the work done rather than planning how to get the work done.

  • Neki: Contributing to Class Discussions

    Neki shares how he commits to raising his hand and sharing an idea in class to overcome his concerns that his ideas may not be good enough to share.

  • Neki

    While spending his teenage years in a foster home, Neki dreamed of a better future and challenged himself to make that happen. Working hard, planning thoroughly, and defying stereotypes, he…

  • Siyoung: Recognizing & Acknowledging Emotions

    Siyoung shares how she uses mood tracking as a tool in her mental health journey.

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