Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic includes an advice column based on new topics and different writers’ thoughts. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Dear Waves, Exercise is such an important part of staying healthy, but, at the end of a long day, it can be the last thing I want to do. After a long day of classes, homework and all … [Read more...] about Advice Column: How To Stay Motivated for the Gym
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Opinion: Recover From Decision Fatigue
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. People make thousands of decisions per day. In fact, the average person makes 35,000 choices a day, according to Psychology Today. That equates to one decision every couple of seconds. Sometimes, people feel … [Read more...] about Opinion: Recover From Decision Fatigue
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
COVID-19 Brain Fog Leaves Students Feeling Unmotivated
Art by Samantha MillerWhile there are immediate symptoms of COVID, some community members said they weren't expecting symptoms after contagion. One part of the pandemic, COVID brain fog, is causing individuals to feel unmotivated and confused. COVID brain fog occurs when an individual finds it difficult to think and focus after testing positive for COVID, according to The New … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Brain Fog Leaves Students Feeling Unmotivated
This is the End as We Know It
Graphic by Nate BartonUrban Dictionary defines Senioritis as, "A crippling disease that strikes high school seniors." I found this definition shortly before this article was due while also working on a group project, so it's safe to say it strikes college seniors as well. It's not necessarily just good or bad, though. Senioritis can be positive or negative, depending on how it … [Read more...] about This is the End as We Know It