Procrastination  Procrastination is rarely a problem of laziness, poor time management, or weak willpower. It is usually a problem of avoiding something that feels uncomfortable, then feeling worse about having avoided it. If you have ever stared...

Disclosing Neurodivergence: It's About Needs, Not Excuses There's a moment many folks know well. You're starting a new job, a new semester, or meeting a new friend, and you wonder whether to tell anyone that your...

A generation ago, placing a bet on a game meant driving to a casino or finding a bookie. Today it means unlocking a phone. Since federal restrictions on sports betting were lifted in 2018, the...

Ask most young adults about their finances and you'll get one of two responses: a nervous laugh or a subject change. Money is one of the most anxiety-producing topics for the 18–30 set because they...

A Strong Ending to the Semester The period between Thanksgiving and the end of the academic year is an opportune time for students to get “off track” with their academic goals. With little time and final...

Tips for Mastering Holiday Stress   “Winter is coming”. The Starks are all right, eventually. And as we approach this beautiful time of year, we come together in ways that are unique for each of us. For...

As we are in the midst of summer, many folks are balancing families, work, vacation, travel and perhaps school. Some kids may be in camp, some kids may be home and others just milling around. ...

Stress.  Everybody experiences it and most folks will say they have way too much.  Heck, you can search for memes on stress and wipe out days scrolling.  Whether pressure from COVID, work, school, finances, family,...

Have you ever been in a tough situation and needed support from a friend or family member? When you finally reached out they decided to respond with an overly positive statement? One that seemingly turned...

 "It takes a village to raise a child" is an African proverb that means that an entire community of people must provide for and interact positively with children.  And let’s be honest- coming into adulthood is not...

Good Intentions We have all heard these words, and they are often used interchangeably, but mistakenly so. There is a lot of confusion about the distinction between the two, and their distinction is critical. Diving into...

Returning to School With the return of fall, many students are heading back to school or college. Whether in person, virtually, or in a hybrid setting, starting a new school year is often an exciting but...