Her Campus at TAMU
Learning to Say No (and actually being okay with it)
Perhaps it’s because I’m an overachiever, or because I’m extroverted, or because I’m a woman, and that comes with societal expectations,...
Life
Why Overcommitting Is Overrated & How to Say ‘No’ To Avoid Doing It Every Semester
Seriously, don't feel bad for saying 'no'.
Her Campus at SLU
8 Signs That You’re Overcommitted
Ah, overcommitment. Everyone knows about it, and we even hear warnings and horror stories at orientation. Most people hear these and think...
How To Keep Yourself From Breaking Under Pressure
As a college freshman or sophomore, it is difficult to find the place you belong. Discovering which activities to dedicate your time to can...
Her Campus at C of C
What Your Overcommitment Looks Like to Other People
"You can't pour from an empty cup"
The Lure of Overcommitment (And How to Say No!)
We all know it—that siren call, that burning quest for glory, that treacherous golden hoard that only ever leaves you wanting more...
Busy
A week before classes even started, I found myself becoming overwhelmed when I just thought of the upcoming school year. I had four higher...
The Road to Mental Health: 5 Warning Signs that You’re Stretched too Thin
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably found yourself overloaded a time or two (or a million). Opportunities are hard for me to pass...
How to Manage Your Time and Take Control of Your Life
One question that I am asked on a weekly basis is, “how do you do it all?” My answer is two words: time management. This skill is not...
The Stressful Situation That Is Life
As a university student, it can often seem as if my schedule is not only packed, but packed with so many different types of things! There...