The Summer of Self-Esteem
The end of the Winter term is always an exciting one. It not only marks the completion of yet another round of co-op or class projects, but...
The end of the Winter term is always an exciting one. It not only marks the completion of yet another round of co-op or class projects, but...
The secret to life is self-confidence. However, it’s not easy to cultivate confidence in a culture that is competitive, superficial, and...
Overdressing still receives judgement in our society, and can even be tagged by a few as inappropriate or ‘extra.’ Whether it be hanging...
Like many (if not most) of us, I experienced some exhaustion, feelings of isolation, and overall mental health difficulties in 2020. Coming...
Here at the University of Rochester, we trudge through the majority of both semesters in snow, rain, sleet and below 45 degree temperatures...
For as long as I can remember, I’ve always been really good at comparing myself to others. Whether it be with friends, relatives or random...
The closer we get to graduation, the closer we get to losing our minds. School seems to get harder and harder and I find myself questioning...
I have struggled with public speaking anxiety for as long as I can remember. My middle school teachers would dock points on my projects...
From as early as I can remember, there’s been a very strict and well-defined definition of “polite.” Generally, the politest way to conduct...
Spending a lot of time at home alone in your room lately? Same. In all the ways this pandemic has shaped our lives, the most poignant...
Who knows what this next decade has in store.
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Diane von Furstenburg recently released her latest book Own it: The Secret to Life , a guide to self confidence and being the best version...
Think about your confidence as a balloon, the more you inflate it the more you will feel brave enough to try new things. Or alternatively...
Crushes. You either love them, or you hate them. The thrill of seeing your crush in the hallways, trying to sit next to them during...
How to live a less anxious, self-critical and judgemental life
Fake it ‘till you make it. It’s cheesy, but it works. Personally, I’ve spent the last 5 years training myself to appear more confident than...
As the end of the semester approaches, with it comes a ‘hot girl summer.' This has been a normal occurrence in my life; my girlfriends...
If you are anything like me, you sometimes struggle with insecurity and a lack of confidence. I’m here to tell you that it’s normal and...