The new semester is approaching and with that often comes a level of franticness and overwhelm. You may even still be in “break mode” and lack the necessary motivation to get going. However, taking the time to prepare for the semester decreases levels of anxiousness and ensures that you are ready to tackle your classes with confidence. Here are some tips to help you get started: 1.        Remember why you decided to college: Thinking about your future goals and aspirations can be an exciting motivator to get you going. Maybe it’s the thought of working at the Fortune 500 company you have been following for years. Maybe it’s envisioning your dream car or where you want to own a home. Remembering that your time in college is not just an education, but also a means to your dream career and lifestyle can help with keeping your eye on the prize. 2.       Check in with your advisor: Did you register for classes but have some questions? ...

Balancing Lifestyle and Career Life in itself has a few components. You have life as a single person, life as a partner, life as a parent and life as a professional. They are all so different from each other and yet interconnected. Each of these roles can significantly influence each other because at the core of each role, there is “you.” Life-work balance is a back-and-forth between yourself, family, and work. It is the time spent on yourself, family, and work. Prioritizing must be one of your skills. Having a balanced lifestyle and career are so important and a key part to it is self-care. Before having a good relationship with someone or anything else, you must have a great one with yourself. To do so, there are some steps that need to be taken into consideration. Taking adequate rest, incorporating physical activity, and leisure (free time with and only you) allowing yourself time for relaxation and rejuvenation can enhance your energy and make you more productive at work. Life as...

When you're sitting in class or you're at work, what are you thinking? I can tell you that I'm usually either thinking, "What should I eat for lunch?" or "What show should I watch when I get home today?" We're always thinking about what to do next or about something that's happened already. It's hard for many of us to really be present in the moment and we don't even realize it. When you're thinking, "Wow, I'm really happy my boyfriend texted me this morning" while you're folding shirts at your job at H&M, you're not truly present. You are in the past. When you're in the past or the future, you're missing out on what's happening right in front of you. If you're at work, the consequence of being in your thoughts or "zoning out" may be missing important instructions from your manager. There are ways you can stay present in the moment and avoid wandering off mentally. That...