Art used to stress me out. As a kid, I would make little drawings or doodles of things I saw. Whether it was the knick-knacks on my nightstand, photos from the magazines in our mailbox or the flowers growing outside our house, I loved capturing these bits of beauty in my everyday life. I have fond memories of proudly showing parents and siblings my work. In turn, they … [Read more...] about Good News: Perfecting the Art of Imperfection
Mindset
Burnout Blues: Tips to Maintain a Healthy Mindset
Art by Autumn Harwick During midterms, motivation levels begin to dwindle and stress levels rise, students said. This makes them feel overwhelmed they said— leading to burnout. Students said burnout is very common when they feel overworked. Without a conscious effort to keep up a healthy mindset, the burnout blues can take over, leading to symptoms of exhaustion, emptiness and … [Read more...] about Burnout Blues: Tips to Maintain a Healthy Mindset
Move At Your Own Pace
The first time I went to a boxing class was a year ago and I left halfway through. I didn't think I would take a boxing class again, but ever since my friend talked about how good Rumble was, I wanted to give it another try. After taking one of their classes, I came to a realization: It's important to go at your own pace. I didn't like boxing the first time because I felt … [Read more...] about Move At Your Own Pace
Be Grateful
Graphic by Nate Barton Being grateful means being thankful, and thankfulness can have a huge impact on one's life. Everyone should practice gratitude on a daily basis, whether it is by keeping a daily journal or doing daily mental gratitude exercises. The benefits of gratitude are endless. "Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, … [Read more...] about Be Grateful
Make a New Kind of Resolution
Photos by Amelia Dal Pra The new year provides individuals with a fresh start, a blank slate and an opportunity to achieve the impossible and reach toward their goals. Most people enter the new year not only with thrill and joy but also with the looming question, “What will my resolution be this year and will I stand by it?” Instead of thinking primarily about our New … [Read more...] about Make a New Kind of Resolution
