Do you compare yourself to others? Do you compare your progress or abilities with standards set by others, such as society, your parents, the media, your friends? Are you judging yourself using “should” statements? “I should be getting better grades
Which wolf are you feeding?
Most students occasionally have thoughts that are unpleasant, worrisome or critical. These thoughts, of course, make us feel bad. When such thoughts occur, despite knowing that they are not helpful, we may feel powerless to control them. There is a
It’s okay to talk to yourself, but, please, watch what you say.
We all talk to ourselves, sometimes out loud, most often in our heads, and that’s perfectly natural. In fact, self-talk can help us to understand and organize our experiences, to plan, to learn, to think through problems, to find a
Coping with your stress
No doubt, university and college life can have many wonderful moments, but, at times, it will also present difficult challenges, for everyone. We may not always feel that we have the tools to cope with those challenges, leaving us feeling
It’s Not Always Easy
Here we are at the start of another school year. Many new experiences lie ahead – opportunities for new relationships, new skills, new understanding. Sound exciting? Definitely. But, I also know that being a student is not always easy. Many