Thrive Thursdays

“Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see” —Mark Twain Happy (belated) World Kindness day! One way we can celebrate this day is to practice random acts of kindness. When I hear the phrase...

High school was a whirlwind. I spent all four years constantly in and out of treatment centers for my eating disorder. When I was in school, all I could think about was getting straight A’s and doing everything perfectly....

Exercise is one of a variety of healthy coping mechanisms as well as an important part of life. Big life changes such as starting college can make it harder to maintain your normal routines. Many student athletes stop playing...

I’ve been scared of snakes all my life. It's actually rather embarrassing. I can’t walk through the reptile exhibit at the zoo. I can barely make it through the Basilisk and Nagini scenes in Harry Potter. All my friends...

Unfortunately, the death of a loved one is an experience that is common among college students. For many, this death is the first they experience or it is one of the most impacting. One study shows that of a sample of college...

Sleep is an essential metabolic process. As a college student, I’m familiar with the stress and grind that naturally comes with college. Papers, deadlines, finals; believe me, we’ve all been there. Setting up a proper...

Taking that first step to go to therapy may be intimidating, but many people find benefits in attending sessions. You may be thinking, I don’t need therapy. I don’t have a problem. In reality, therapy is not just for...

Hey everyone! I know we are three days into October, but I thought it would be fun to offer some self-care ideas for the month of October. Below are 31 self-care ideas to help you take care of your mental health. These are...

Podcasts are a great resource for a wide range of people. I personally like podcasts because they make the menial interesting. For example, cleaning my room, doing self-care, or driving to and from campus. Podcasts are also...

Here’s a story you’ve probably heard before: It’s a Friday night. You have a 6 page essay due Monday. But you just can’t bring yourself to start it; it’s a Friday night, after all! There are much better things to...