Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. In online reader spaces such as BookTube, BookTok and countless blogs, the Goodreads goal is ubiquitous. Readers set goals for each month and add up the number of books read each year, often reaching a grand total of 50 to … [Read more...] about Opinion: Turn Hobbies Into Games, If It Helps
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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
Manage Self-Care in the Midst of Academics
Students can become completely consumed in their academics, work and relationships resulting in limited self-care time. Self-care is not selfish, it’s important. People are bound to be stressed out and drained due to not taking the proper time to rejuvenate and detox. Dedicating time to fully honing in on the wants and needs of the body is essential for a healthy and stable … [Read more...] about Manage Self-Care in the Midst of Academics
Stream Three Films For Interests Across the Spectrum
Summer doesn’t have to end just yet. Here are a few end-of-summer choices from Netflix Instant. Crime Thriller: “Kill Me Three Times” (2015) Simon Pegg (“The World’s End”), Alice Braga (“Predators”) and Sullivan Stapleton (“300: Rise of an Empire”) star in this darkly hilarious tale of plans gone astray in the Land … [Read more...] about Stream Three Films For Interests Across the Spectrum
Do not procrastinate on not procrastinating
This article was originally supposed to be written about something planned out and specific, but that didn’t really work out. I thought, “600 words. That’s really not that long. No problem.” Turns out I was wrong. Nearly 48 hours later and exactly 91 words in, I realized that I had spent the time checking my email, watching ‘80s cult classics, starting three other articles and … [Read more...] about Do not procrastinate on not procrastinating