As a born-and-bred perfectionist, coming to college forced me to relinquish some of my Type-A characteristics and embrace a freer, more creative side of myself; here is what I...
Burned out from doing it all in college? Learn about the reality of student burnout, and why rest, balance, and boundaries are the real key to success.
Perfectionism can feel like a constant battle, especially when you're striving for success in every area of your life. Read more to discover how embracing mistakes, celebrating small wins,...
As a young artist I came to understand that there is no way to create perfect art, and that it is the “imperfections” that make our art unique.
It’s okay to want to control the things you can’t. But in the end, some things are out of your jurisdiction. Let life flow. Make your bed. Write in...
My experience with perfectionism, and the irony of it doing the opposite of what I intend.
At some point, we’ve all felt it—that quiet, nagging pressure to have our lives perfectly mapped out, even when we’re still trying to figure out who we are.
It can be pretty tough to fight the expectations and pressures that surround the holiday season. Here's a little story about how I learned to open my mind to...
As the fall 2024 semester winds down, many students are cramming to study for their upcoming final exams. These tests can bring on feelings of stress and anxiety and...